Solar Panels in Craftsbury, VT

Craftsbury, Vermont residents are served by Vermont Electric Cooperative, which charges $0.26 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 52% above the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $2,754 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Craftsbury can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $2,448 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $89,252 in total savings. With Vermont state incentives of $800, the net system cost drops to $24,192, resulting in a payback period of just 9.9 years.

Vermont Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative serving Craftsbury and surrounding communities. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Vermont Electric Cooperative.

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 Craftsbury—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Vermont Electric Cooperative interconnection.