Home energy rebates in Lebanon, NH
What NHSaves pays in Lebanon this year, what these houses actually need first, and how to hire a contractor who can claim it.
Lebanon at a glance
Lebanon is the largest and most varied housing market in the Upper Valley, and it spans nearly two centuries of construction. Downtown and the neighborhoods around it hold dense 19th-century workers’ housing and multi-family conversions. West Lebanon runs from riverfront housing to postwar subdivisions. Out toward Mount Support and the DHMC corridor, the stock turns to 1980s through 2000s construction with real ductwork and, for once, an actual chance of usable ducts.
Electric service: Liberty Utilities (electric), with Liberty natural gas service in parts of Lebanon and West Lebanon. Rebate program: NHSaves. Income-qualified weatherization: Tri-County Community Action Program. ZIP: 03766, 03784.
What Lebanon houses need
That range matters for what you should do first. A downtown 1890s duplex needs air sealing, attic work and dense-pack, in that order. A 1990s house near the hospital may need almost none of that and instead benefit most from duct sealing and a heat pump swap onto existing ductwork. Lebanon is also one of the few Upper Valley towns with meaningful natural gas service, which changes the calculus: Liberty gas customers get 100% of installed air sealing cost covered and 75% of insulation, to a combined $6,000.
Local detail worth knowing
Lebanon has a large rental and multi-family stock, and landlords frequently assume the rebates are homeowner-only. They are not — both the NHSaves programs and the income-qualified weatherization track have provisions for rental property, with different paperwork. If you own a two- or three-unit in the flats, it is worth asking.
The 2026 rebate schedule for Lebanon
Lebanon is in Grafton County, NH, which means NHSaves sets what you can claim — 75% off insulation and air sealing, and up to $6,250 on a heat pump if you are leaving electric resistance heat.
| Upgrade | NHSaves pays | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air sealing & insulation | 75% of installed cost | Cap generally $6,000–$8,000; 100% for income-qualified households |
| Home energy assessment | $100 copay | $400–$600 value, plus $150–$400 of free direct-install items |
| Heat pump — from fossil fuel | $250/ton, max $1,250 | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, R-32 or R-454B refrigerant |
| Heat pump — from electric resistance | $1,250/ton, max $6,250 | Pre-verification required before installation |
| Central air conditioner | $70/ton | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Wi-Fi thermostat | $85 | With a qualifying heat pump |
2026 installs must be completed by December 30, 2026 with rebate forms postmarked by January 30, 2027.
Income-qualified households in Lebanon access free weatherization — 100% of the cost, not 75% — through Tri-County Community Action Program, the Community Action Agency for Grafton County. Receiving fuel assistance is usually enough to establish eligibility.
Where to start
- Get an assessment. A $100 copay buys a $400–$600 diagnostic workup plus free direct-install items. How audits work →
- Do the envelope. Air sealing and insulation carry the biggest rebate on the board. Insulation & air sealing →
- Then size the equipment. A tightened house needs a smaller, cheaper system. Heat pumps → · Mini splits →
- Use a contractor enrolled in the right network — NHSaves participating. This is the part we handle for you.
Near Lebanon
See the full Grafton County rebate guide or every town we cover.
Figures checked July 2026. Rebate programs change their amounts, caps and equipment requirements during the year, and several are capped by available funding. Confirm the current offer with the program or your contractor before you sign anything.
Lebanon rebate questions
What home energy rebates can I get in Lebanon?
Lebanon is in Grafton County, NH, so your rebates come from NHSaves: 75% of the cost of air sealing and insulation to a cap generally between $6,000 and $8,000, a $100 home energy assessment, and $250–$1,250 per ton on heat pumps to a maximum of $6,250 for households leaving electric resistance heat.
Who does free weatherization in Lebanon?
Income-qualified households in Lebanon access free weatherization — 100% of the cost, not 75% — through Tri-County Community Action Program, the Community Action Agency for Grafton County. Receiving fuel assistance is usually enough to establish eligibility. There is generally a waiting list, so it is worth applying well before the heating season rather than during it.
Do I have to use a New Hampshire contractor?
You have to use a contractor enrolled in the program, which in practice means an NHSaves participating contractor. Plenty of them are based on the Vermont side and hold both credentials — what matters is the enrollment, not the address on the truck. We check this before we introduce anyone.
Is a heat pump worth it in Lebanon?
For most houses here, yes — particularly if you are currently on electric resistance heat, propane, or oil, and especially once the envelope has been tightened. ENERGY STAR Cold Climate equipment produces heat well below 0°F, and most local designs keep a backup for the coldest nights. The cooling you get in July is increasingly not a side benefit. More on heat pumps.
Check your Lebanon rebates
Free and specific to your address. We will confirm what NHSaves pays for your house and introduce you to a contractor enrolled to claim it.