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Residential Rate
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Based on 8kW system at current rates
System Cost
$24,448
State Incentive
$0
Net Cost
$24,448
Payback Period
20.4 years
Annual Savings
$1,200
25-Year Savings
$43,751
Van Buren Light & Power District serves customers in Van Buren in Maine with a residential electricity rate of $0.13 per kWh. This is 26% below the national average of $0.168/kWh, though solar still delivers strong returns with today’s lower installation prices.
At current rates, a typical Van Buren Light & Power District household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,350 per year on electricity. An 8 kW solar system can offset most or all of that usage, saving an estimated $1,200 annually and $43,751 over the 25-year life of the system. The estimated payback period is 20.4 years.
As a municipal utility, Van Buren Light & Power District sets its own rates and policies independently. Van Buren Light & Power District offers net metering, allowing solar customers to receive credits for excess energy sent back to the grid.
The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025. State and utility-level incentives are now the primary financial benefits for homeowners going solar. NuWatt Energy handles the entire process from system design through permits and Van Buren Light & Power District interconnection, ensuring you receive every available rebate.
Net Metering
Available
Third-Party Ownership
PPAs/Leases allowed
Efficiency Maine HP (any income)
$1,000/unit, $3,000 lifetime
Efficiency Maine HP (moderate income)
$2,000/unit, $6,000 lifetime
Efficiency Maine HP (low income)
$3,000/unit, $9,000 lifetime
HP Water Heater (Efficiency Maine)
$600-$750
Weatherization (Efficiency Maine)
$400-$2,000
Review your recent Van Buren Light & Power District electricity bills to understand your average monthly kWh consumption. This helps determine the right solar system size. Most Van Buren Light & Power District customers use between 600-1,200 kWh per month.
Request a free, no-obligation solar estimate from NuWatt Energy. We analyze your roof, energy usage, and local sun exposure to design the optimal system for your home.
Receive a detailed proposal including system size, expected production, savings projections, and financing options. NuWatt offers cash purchase, solar loans, and lease options to fit your budget.
NuWatt takes care of all permitting and submits the interconnection application to Van Buren Light & Power District on your behalf. We handle all the paperwork so you don't have to.
Our certified installation team completes your solar installation in 1-3 days. NuWatt manages your entire project from start to finish.
After installation and inspection, Van Buren Light & Power District activates your net metering connection. Your system begins generating clean energy and reducing your electricity bill from day one.
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At $0.13/kWh, Van Buren Light & Power District customers see strong returns from solar.
Data Source
findenergy