What EV charging incentives are available in Vermont?

As of June 2026, there are 15 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Vermont: 7 commercial, 5 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs — mostly utility rebates and state grants — plus the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, worth up to $100,000 per commercial charging port. Programs open and close; confirm current status before budgeting.

How does the federal 30C tax credit work for EV chargers?

The 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit gives businesses up to $100,000 per charging port — 6% of qualified costs, or 30% if prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met — for chargers installed in eligible census tracts. Homeowners can claim 30% up to $1,000 per port. It's claimed on your federal tax return; eligibility mapping by census tract is the first step.

Who applies for the incentives — the owner or the contractor?

Formally the applicant is usually the site owner, but in practice the contractor determines whether you qualify: equipment must match program eligibility lists, applications often must precede construction, and payout requires commissioning documentation. Faith Energy handles incentive sequencing and paperwork as part of design-build delivery.

EV Charging Incentives · Vermont

Vermont EV charging incentives & rebates (2026).

As of June 2026, we track 15 incentive programs that can offset EV charging costs in Vermont: 7 commercial, 5 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs, plus the federal 30C tax credit available nationwide.

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Available Everywhere

Federal incentives that apply in Vermont.

Available in every state. The federal 30C credit is claimed on your tax return — eligibility depends on census tract, and for the full 30% commercial rate, on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying businesses that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit of up to $100,000 per EV charging port. The credit, subject to depreciation, equals 6% of the total qualified costs per port, or 30% for businesses and tax-exempt entities that meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, with that same $100,000 limit.

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Residential 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying individuals that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost with a maximum amount of $1,000 per EV charging port.

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Commercial

Commercial & workplace charging programs in Vermont.

Rebates and grants for businesses, fleets, multifamily, and public charging. Most require application before installation.

Burlington Electric: L2 and DC EV Charger Program

Burlington Electric Department offering a rebate of $2,500 per port (up to 75% of the installed cost) for workplace Level 2 EV charging stations. For Multi-family properties they are offering a rebate of $1,000. An additional $500 incentive is available for eligible properties with more than 15% of their units designated as low-to-moderate income housing. An additional $500 bonus is available if the the charger is made available to the public at least from 9am to 5pm during the week.

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Electric Vehicle Chargers for Multi-Unit Residences

The Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development has $1.2 million remaining in funding for Level 2 chargers for multi-unit dwellings through their Charge Vermont program. Funding is available for applicants in the following counties: Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, and Windsor counties on a first-come, first-served basis. Windsor county funding nearly fully subscribed. There is an incentive cap of $100,000 per applicant.

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Electric Vehicle Chargers for Vermont Workplaces

Charge Vermont is offering grants to workplaces to offset the cost of adding EV charging for employees. Charge Vermont grants could cover about 90%-100% of the cost of installing Level 2 Chargers at a workplace in Vermont. Funding is limited. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis for as long as funds are available and may be submitted through August 1, 2026. Project caps are based on the number of employees at the site.

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Green Mountain Power Workplace & Public Incentives

Green Mountain Power provides funding towards the installation of Level 2 chargers at workplace, multi-family, and public locations. Level 2 chargers may receive up to $1,200 in installation incentives per port; DC fast chargers may receive up to $10,000 in installation incentives per dispenser for public installations and workplaces for employee charging. Prior to purchase, customers are encouraged to email Green Mountain Power for authorization to proceed.

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Stowe Electric Level 2 EV Charging Stations

Stowe Electric is offering a rebate for Level 2 or Level 3 DC Fast Charging (DCFC) EV charging stations that are installed at a workplace, public building or parking lot, or commercial location and available for customers, visitors, and public users. Level 2 EV charging stations are eligible for a $250 rebate per charger for multifamily homes or $500 per charger for workplace or public chargers accessible to the public, employees, or visitors. Level 3 DCFC stations are eligible for a $1,000 rebate per charger (maximum of $2,000 per year per customer) if the stations are available to public users and connected to a network with an operation and maintenance portal and/or fee-based portal.

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VEC Energy Transformation Incentive - Public Charging Station Bill Credit

VEC offers a bill credit for the installation of Level II and Level III public charging stations. Eligible applicants are businesses and public entities (schools, municipalities, etc) provided the charging station is available to the public and was operational after July 1, 2017. The bill credit is $500 per connection ($500 for a 1-head charger, $1,000 for a 2-head charger).

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VT Public Power Supply: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Charging

VPPSA member utility customers are eligible for a $950 rebate on the purchase of Level 2 charger for workplace or public use. If applicant is not the utility account holder, proof of residence is required. Proof of residence can be either a lease agreement or a utility bill in the applicant’s name. The offer is valid for purchase(s) made from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Proof of purchase and a W-9 is required for all rebate claims.

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Residential

Residential charging programs in Vermont.

Rebates and rate programs for home charging — useful for employees, fleet-at-home programs, and residents of properties we serve.

Burlington Electric Department Home EV Charger Program

Customers can get a rebate for up to $900 toward a home EV charger, plus special reduced rates for EV charging. BED offers additional incentives for income-qualified customers and chargers for multi-family properties…

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GMP's Home Charging Program

Customers can get a free Level 2 home charger to use when they join GMP’s Home Charging Program, which offers discounted charging rates. Plus, customers can get up to $650 in installation incentives when they install the charger.

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Stowe Electric Connected Homes Program

Incentives for home EV charging are available through the Connected Homes program. Customers can get a $100 rebate for purchasing a compatible WiFi-enabled Level 2 home charger and receive a $10/month participation incentive. Additional incentives are available for income-qualified customers.

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Vermont Electric Co-Op Managed Charging

Customers can get a free Level 2 home charger that they can enroll in VEC’s managed charging program (or a $250 bill credit if they bring their own charger). All customers enrolled in VEC’s program will also get an $8/month bill credit to avoid charging at times of high electricity demand.

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Washington Electric Co-Op PowerShift Program

Customers can get a free Level 2 home EV charger for enrolling in the PowerShift program, plus a $500 Efficiency Vermont rebate for charger installation costs. Customers who already have an EV charger can get a $100 incentive for enrolling in the program. All customers enrolled in PowerShift also get a $10 monthly bill credit.

Vehicles & Rates

Vehicle and rate programs in Vermont.

Adjacent programs — vehicle incentives and charging-rate structures that change the economics of a charging project.

Vermont EV Incentive

Burlington Electric Department eligible customers are able to receive a rebate of $2,300 on the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle (EV) or $2,000 toward a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). Burlington Electric Department eligible customers are able to receive a rebate of $1,300 rebate for the purchase of a pre-owned EV or PHEV, with an additional $200 available for moderate income customers. Eligible vehicles must have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price less than or equal to $60,000.

The Part Everyone Underestimates

Incentives are won or lost in the paperwork.

Most charging incentives have equipment eligibility lists, network requirements, deadlines, and post-installation reporting — and many pay out only if the application went in before construction. Faith Energy bakes incentive capture into design-build delivery: we match hardware to program eligibility lists, sequence applications correctly, and hand you the documentation each program demands.

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What EV charging incentives are available in Vermont?: As of June 2026, there are 15 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Vermont: 7 commercial, 5 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs — mostly utility rebates and state grants — plus the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, worth up to $100,000 per commercial charging port. Programs open and close; confirm current status before budgeting.
Does Vermont offer rebates for commercial EV charging stations?: Yes. 7 commercial programs are currently tracked in Vermont, including Burlington Electric: L2 and DC EV Charger Program, Electric Vehicle Chargers for Multi-Unit Residences. Most are administered by utilities and pay per port or per project, and many require pre-approval before installation begins.
How does the federal 30C tax credit work for EV chargers?: The 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit gives businesses up to $100,000 per charging port — 6% of qualified costs, or 30% if prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met — for chargers installed in eligible census tracts. Homeowners can claim 30% up to $1,000 per port. It's claimed on your federal tax return; eligibility mapping by census tract is the first step.
Who applies for the incentives — the owner or the contractor?: Formally the applicant is usually the site owner, but in practice the contractor determines whether you qualify: equipment must match program eligibility lists, applications often must precede construction, and payout requires commissioning documentation. Faith Energy handles incentive sequencing and paperwork as part of design-build delivery.

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Program details change and funding rounds open and close. Last reviewed June 2026 against program sources; always confirm current terms with the administering agency or utility before counting an incentive in a budget. Faith Energy confirms live program status as part of every project review.