Burlington receives approximately 3.8 peak sun hours per day, making it a good location for solar energy production. With an average monthly electric bill of $115 in Burlington, homeowners could save $1,035/year by switching to solar.
A 6.8kW solar system in Burlington could generate approximately 636 kWh/month, offsetting about 95% of the average electric bill.
Burlington residents benefit from Vermont's solar incentives, including net metering with adjustable incentive adders + federal tax credit (30%). state solar adder program.The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) applies to all installations nationwide, reducing your net system cost by nearly a third.
With 3.8 peak sun hours, a typical 6.8kW residential system in Burlington produces enough energy to offset 95% of the average household's electricity usage. Over the system's 25+ year lifespan, that translates to $25,875 in total savings.