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VT ENERGY GUIDE

Home Energy Independence Plan for Vermont

Vermont faces ice storm and winter weather risks. Rural character means longer restoration times. Strong state support for renewable energy.

Vermont Grid Reliability

Reliability
4/10
Moderate Risk
EIA SAIDI/SAIFI 2023
Outages / Year
1.8
per customer
EIA SAIFI 2023
Avg. Duration
9.8
hours
EIA SAIDI 2023
Electricity Rate
23.3¢
per kWh
EIA 2026-02

Primary Outage Risks in Vermont

Ice storms
Nor'easters
Flooding
Winter storms

Vermont Energy Sources

Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Vermont Incentives & Rebates

Vermont offers net metering and the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) battery program through Green Mountain Power. Property tax exemption for solar. Sales tax exemption on solar. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE.

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