Solar Savings Calculator for Burlington, VT
Homeowners in Burlington pay an average of $142/month for electricity through Burlington Electric Department. With 3.8 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$142
Avg Monthly Bill
21¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$46,954
Est. 25-Year Savings
Calculate Your Savings in Burlington
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
6 kW
Panel Count
15 panels
Total System Cost
$17,700
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$5,310
Net Cost
$12,390
Annual Savings
$1,704
Payback Period
7.3 years
25-Year Savings
$46,954
Return on Investment
379%
* Estimates based on 3.8 peak sun hours/day in Burlington, VT, system cost of $2.95/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.
Local Solar Details for Burlington
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Burlington Electric Department
- Permit Cost
- $350
- Permit Timeline
- 3-5 weeks
- Net Metering
- full
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 6 kW
- Panel Count
- 15 panels
- Gross Cost
- $17,700
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $12,390
Available Incentives for Burlington, VT
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.
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