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. With Vermont incentives of $800, the net system cost drops to $24,192, with a payback period of just 13.1 years.

As a municipal utility, Burlington Electric Department sets its own rates and policies independently. Burlington 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 $1,600 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 Burlington Electric Department interconnection, ensuring you receive every available rebate.