Bitter cold drives the largest expected weather losses in Vermont, and a winter outage is when backup power matters most. This page lists installers by city and shows how to confirm a license with the Vermont Division of Fire Safety before you hire.
Find an Installer by City
Don't see your city? Many installers serve a wide area. Check the nearest city, or ask us for help.
Installers Serving Vermont
We're still vetting installers in Vermont. In the meantime, our team can help you plan a system and explain what to look for in an installer.
Home Backup in Vermont: What to Know
Outages and the Vermont Grid
FEMA's National Risk Index puts expected annual losses in Vermont from cold waves at about $18 million, more than any other weather hazard that commonly knocks out power. Hurricanes and lightning come next, and Bennington County has the highest cold-wave losses in the state.
Utilities
Green Mountain Power serves most Vermont homes, along with Vermont Electric Cooperative, Burlington Electric Department, Washington Electric Co-op and other municipal utilities.
Incentives and Utility Programs
Green Mountain Power offers home battery programs, including a battery lease and payments for customer-owned batteries that join its virtual power plant. Vermont Electric Cooperative runs its own battery program for members. Terms and wait times change, so check with your utility.
Checking an Installer's License
Vermont licenses electricians through the Electrical Licensing Board within the Department of Public Safety's Division of Fire Safety, which publishes a list of all licensed electricians.
Permits and Inspections
State electrical permits are required for most buildings, but a single-family owner-occupied home is exempt from the state electrical permit. Ask your installer what applies to your home and whether your town has its own rules.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Home Backup Installer
- Are you licensed for this work in Vermont? Ask for the license number and check it with the Vermont Division of Fire Safety.
- Will you pull the permits and schedule the inspections? Permitted work protects your insurance and resale value.
- Have you installed this type of system before? Ask about battery, generator or transfer-switch projects like yours, and which brands.
- Will you install equipment I buy myself? Many installers will. Some only install what they sell. Ask before you buy.
- What's included in the quote? Look for the equipment, panel work, transfer switch, permits, utility paperwork and haul-away.
- What warranty do you provide on your workmanship? It's separate from the manufacturer's equipment warranty.
- How will the system switch over in an outage? Automatic or manual, and which circuits will be backed up.
- Who services the system after installation?
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Vermont Home Backup FAQs
Do I need a licensed contractor to install a home battery in Vermont?
Are there Vermont incentives for home batteries?
How do home batteries handle cold weather?
Lithium batteries charge more slowly in freezing temperatures, and many models protect themselves by limiting charging. Indoor or garage placement, or models with built-in heating, help. Your installer will advise on placement.
Can I buy my own equipment and hire a local installer?
Often, yes. Many installers will install customer-supplied equipment, but policies vary. Each listing in this directory shows whether the installer says they do. Confirm with the installer before you buy, and share the exact model so they can plan the installation.
Does Outbound Power install equipment?
No. Outbound Power sells home backup equipment and helps you plan a system. Installation is done by independent, licensed contractors like those listed here.
How are installers chosen for this directory?
Installers apply or are invited. Before listing, we confirm their business identity, check their license with the Vermont Division of Fire Safety, and confirm their services and service area. Verified installers have also completed an insurance and reputation review. Nobody pays to be listed or for placement. Directory standards →
Installers listed here are independent businesses, not employees or agents of Outbound Power. We check the items described in our directory standards, but we don't supervise or guarantee their work. Confirm licensing, permits, pricing and warranty terms in your written agreement. Listed in alphabetical order; Verified installers appear first. Nobody pays for placement.
