Stowe Electric Department

Stowe Electric Department serves customers in Stowe in Vermont with a residential electricity rate of $0.26 per kWh. This is 55% 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 Stowe Electric Department household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $2,807 per year on electricity. An 8 kW solar system can offset most or all of that usage, saving an estimated $2,495 annually and $90,967 over the 25-year life of the system. With Vermont incentives of $800, the net system cost drops to $24,192, with a payback period of just 9.7 years.

As a municipal utility, Stowe Electric Department sets its own rates and policies independently. Stowe Electric Department offers net metering, allowing solar customers to receive credits for excess energy sent back to the grid. Heat pump rebates of up to $1,200 are also available.

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