Is Electrification Worth It in Vermont?
Vermont banned new fossil fuel heating in some towns. They're forcing the issue.
Burlington gets 7,800 heating degree days. Green Mountain Power electricity costs $0.18/kWh. Natural gas is $1.95/therm where available (mostly Burlington area). About 35% of Vermont homes heat with oil, 20% with propane. Efficiency Vermont offers rebates up to $7,500 for cold-climate heat pumps.
Vermont is all-in on electrification. If you're heating with oil or propane, switching to a heat pump saves $1,400-2,400/year. Even with expensive electricity, it's cheaper than fossil fuels. Payback after incentives: 3-5 years. This is state policy driving real change—and the economics actually support it.
Vermont Energy Costs
Visual ROI Analysis
Payback Period Comparison
Lower is better • Shortest payback = fastest return on investment
Annual Savings Comparison
Higher is better • More annual savings = greater long-term benefit
Cumulative Net Savings Over Time
Point where line crosses $0 = payback achieved • Steeper line = faster savings growth
Return on Investment by Upgrade
Heat Pump HVAC
Solar Panels
Heat Pump Water Heater
EV Charger + Electric Vehicle
Full Electrification Package
Best ROI for Vermont
Based on your state's energy costs and climate, EV Charger offers the best return on investment with an average payback of 0.3 years and an ROI of 1163%.
0.0 years slower than average compared to the national average.
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