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Leading per-capita solar state with strong net metering and renewable energy commitments. Compare rates across 13 utilities and browse solar savings for 199 towns.
17.0¢–30.0¢
/kWh by utility
13
2 IOU · 7 Muni · 2 Co-op
100%
of utilities
$60k
conservative · 15.1yr payback
Vermont residents across 199 towns and cities are served by 13 electric utilities, with residential rates ranging from 17.0¢ to 30.0¢ per kWh. Even the lowest rate is well above the national average of 16.8¢/kWh, making solar an especially strong financial investment in higher-rate utility territories.On the lowest rate ($17.0¢/kWh), a typical 8 kW system saves at least $$1,632/year — your savings scale up with your utility's rate.
The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025. This means homeowners who buy solar with cash or a loan no longer receive a federal tax credit. State and utility-level rebates are now the primary way to reduce your solar investment. Third-party owned systems (leases and PPAs) still qualify for 30% under Section 48/48E.
100% of Vermont utilities offer net metering, allowing solar homeowners to earn bill credits for excess energy. The state has 7 municipal utilities, many offering their own rebate programs independent of statewide programs.Browse the towns below to see exact rates, incentives, and savings estimates for your specific location.
13 utilities · sorted by rate
| Utility | Type | Rate | Net Metering | Solar Rebate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 30.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Stowe Electric Department | Municipal | 26.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Vermont Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 25.5¢ | — | Details → | |
| Village of Hyde Park Electric | Municipal | 24.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Green Mountain Power | IOU | 21.5¢ | — | Details → | |
| Green Mountain Power | IOU | 21.5¢ | — | Details → | |
| Barton Village Electric | Municipal | 20.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Lyndonville Electric Department | Municipal | 20.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Morrisville Water & Light Department | Municipal | 20.0¢ | $0.20/W | Details → | |
| Village of Enosburg Falls Electric | Municipal | 20.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Burlington Electric Department | Municipal | 19.2¢ | — | Details → | |
| Vermont Electric Cooperative | COOP | 19.0¢ | — | Details → | |
| Burlington Electric Department | MUNI | 17.0¢ | — | Details → |
199 towns with utility-specific data
Conservative — based on lowest rate (17.0¢/kWh); rates range up to 30.0¢/kWh
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