Estimated Savings for a Typical Vermont Home
Based on a standard 8 kW home system
System Size
8 kW
Gross Cost
$27,200
State Incentive
-$1,000
Net Cost
$26,200
Annual Savings
$1,850
Payback Period
14.2 yrs
25-Year Savings
$36,996
CO₂ Offset/yr
8,596 lbs
Vermont Solar Incentives
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Federal Tax Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for purchased systems on December 31, 2025. Homeowners buying with cash or a loan in 2026 can no longer claim it. A solar lease or PPA can still pass through a federal credit through 2027 — the installer claims it and lowers your payments.
$1,000
Vermont State Incentive
Vermont offers a sales tax exemption and a net metering credit program.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in Vermont: Green Mountain Power. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Vermont
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $1,553 | 16.9 | 44,743 | Green Mountain Power |
| South Burlington | $1,531 | 17.1 | 19,814 | Green Mountain Power |
| Rutland | $1,635 | 16 | 15,807 | Green Mountain Power |
| Bennington | $1,633 | 16 | 15,764 | Green Mountain Power |
| Brattleboro | $2,046 | 12.8 | 11,765 | Green Mountain Power |
| Essex Junction | $1,766 | 14.8 | 10,590 | Green Mountain Power |
| Middlebury | $2,037 | 12.9 | 8,862 | Green Mountain Power |
| Barre | $1,841 | 14.2 | 8,552 | Green Mountain Power |
| Montpelier | $1,720 | 15.2 | 7,855 | Green Mountain Power |
| St. Johnsbury | $1,822 | 14.4 | 7,007 | Green Mountain Power |
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Quick Facts: Vermont
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.198/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 4 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Green Mountain Power
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail