Van Buren Light & Power District

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.