Solar Companies in Vermont

Vermont may be small and northerly, but the Green Mountain State has one of the highest per-capita solar adoption rates in the country. With electricity rates averaging over $0.21/kWh and strong state incentives, the economics of residential solar are surprisingly favorable despite about 3.6 peak sun hours daily.

Vermont offers a state income tax credit equal to 24% of the federal credit (effectively adding about $1,000-$3,600 to savings), full retail net metering, and sales and property tax exemptions for solar equipment. Green Mountain Power, the state's largest utility, has been a national leader in supporting distributed solar and battery storage programs.

Burlington, Montpelier, and Rutland are the main residential solar markets. With stacked state and federal incentives, high electricity rates, and one of the most progressive utility companies in the country, Vermont homeowners often achieve payback periods of 7-10 years.