BurlingtonSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering
Burlington homeowners installing in 2026 cannot claim the federal residential credit. What remains is Burlington Electric Department net metering. At 4 peak sun hours a day, a home with a $120/month bill (about 857 kWh) needs roughly a 8.9 kW system — 23 panels — and pays back in about 15.7 years.
Solar Incentives Available in Burlington
The federal residential credit does not apply to a Burlington system installed in 2026. Vermont does not add a state income tax credit in this dataset. Burlington Electric Department sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.
Burlington Electric runs a 100% renewable municipal grid with net metering and local solar incentives, separate from Green Mountain Power territory.
How Much Solar Burlington Homes Produce
Burlington gets 4 peak sun hours a day, so each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,168 kWh per year here. A 8.9 kW system — the size that fits a typical $120/month Burlington Electric Department bill — generates roughly 10,395 kWh annually, worth about $1,455 in avoided electricity in year one and more as rates rise.
Burlington Electric Department Net Metering in Burlington
Burlington Electric Department credits excess solar generation from Burlington homes under Vermont's modified net metering (~70–90% of retail). A right-sized system can bring net annual electricity costs close to zero. See full Vermont net metering rules →
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Burlington?
At Vermont's 2026 average of $3.10/watt, the 8.9 kW system most Burlington homes need runs about $27,590 before incentives. The federal residential credit is $0. Net cost in this model is about $27,590, with payback around 15.7 years. Those figures use $0 federal credit.
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See your exact Burlington solar savings
Enter your Burlington Electric Department bill. The calculator uses $0 federal credit plus Vermont incentives — system size, net cost, payback, and 25-year savings.