Solar Panels in Van Buren, ME

Van Buren, Maine residents are served by Van Buren Light & Power District, which charges $0.13 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 26% below the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,350 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Van Buren can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $1,200 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $43,751 in total savings. The estimated payback period is 20.4 years.

As a municipal utility, Van Buren Light & Power District sets its own rates and rebate programs independently. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Van Buren Light & Power District.

The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025, making state and utility incentives more important than ever. NuWatt Energy installs solar panels, heat pumps, EV chargers, and battery storage directly in Van Buren—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Van Buren Light & Power District interconnection.