Burlington Electric Department Electricity Rate: $0.19/kWh
Burlington Electric Department currently charges $0.19 per kilowatt-hour for residential electricity in Vermont. That's 15% above the national average of $0.17/kWh, costing the typical household about $2,078 per year.
Current Rate
$0.19/kWh
Annual Cost
$2,078
vs National
+15%
Solar Savings
$67k
What This Means for Your Electric Bill
At $0.19/kWh, a typical Vermont household using 900 kWh per month pays approximately $173/month or $2,078/year for electricity alone.
With solar, an 8kW system producing approximately 9,600 kWh annually could offset $1,847/year in electricity costs. Over 25 years with 3% annual rate increases, total savings reach an estimated $67,342.
Solar Savings Calculator for Burlington Electric Department
See how much solar could save you at Burlington Electric Department's current rate of $0.19/kWh.
$1,847
13.4 yr
$63,699
77%
Based on Burlington Electric Department rate of $0.19/kWh, 1,200 kWh/kW annual production, $3.10/W system cost ($24,800 total), no federal tax credit (Section 25D expired Dec 2025), 3% annual rate escalation, 0.4% panel degradation. Cash purchase assumed.
Heat Pump Operating Cost on Burlington Electric Department
At $0.19/kWh, here is what a cold-climate heat pump costs to run annually in VT compared to oil/propane.
$1,462/yr
~7,600 kWh/year
$2,900/yr
VT average household
$1,438/yr
50% less than oil/propane
Heat pump estimate assumes COP 3.0 cold-climate unit, typical VT heating/cooling load.Oil/Propane cost based on EIA state-average residential prices. Actual costs vary by home size, insulation, and climate zone.
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