Vermont Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Vermont homeowners in 2026.
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Residential Clean Energy Credit lets you claim 30% of your total solar installation cost as a credit against your federal income taxes. On a $21,465 system, that's a $6,439 credit.
- ✅ No dollar cap — applies to full system cost including installation
- ✅ Available through December 31, 2032
- ✅ Unused credit can carry forward to future tax years
- ✅ Applies to batteries added at the same time as solar
$1,000
Vermont State Incentive
Vermont offers a sales tax exemption and a net metering credit program.
Net Metering in Vermont
Vermont has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Green Mountain Power, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.198/kWh
Top Utility
Green Mountain Power
Utility Net Metering Policies in Vermont
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | $0.198 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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