Burlington Electric Department

Burlington Electric Department serves customers in Burlington in Vermont with a residential electricity rate of $0.19 per kWh. This is 15% above the national average of $0.168/kWh, meaning solar savings are especially significant for customers looking to reduce their energy costs.

At current rates, a typical Burlington Electric Department household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $2,078 per year on electricity. An 8 kW solar system can offset most or all of that usage, saving an estimated $1,847 annually and $67,342 over the 25-year life of the system. The estimated payback period is 13.3 years.

Burlington Electric Department offers net metering for solar customers, with credits applied as monthly rollover likely, with possible annual cash-out per Vermont state rules. Heat pump rebates of up to $1,600 are available. Third-party ownership through solar leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs) is available, which can qualify for the 30% commercial Investment Tax Credit under Section 48.

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 Burlington Electric Department interconnection, ensuring you receive every available rebate.