Solar Panels in Burlington, VT

Burlington, Vermont residents are served by Burlington Electric Department, which charges $0.19 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 15% above the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $2,078 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Burlington can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $1,847 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $67,342 in total savings. With Vermont state incentives of $800, the net system cost drops to $24,192, resulting in a payback period of just 13.1 years.

As a municipal utility, Burlington Electric Department sets its own rates and rebate programs independently. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Burlington Electric Department. Heat pump rebates of up to $1,600 are also available for Burlington homeowners.

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 Burlington—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Burlington Electric Department interconnection.