State Overview
Vermont
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 38th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Vermont State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Vermont
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Solar Installed (MW):
433
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
38th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
47th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
75,867 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
18.96%
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Solar Jobs:
1,168
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Solar Companies in State:
76 (12 Manufacturers, 38 Installers/Developers, 26 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$860 million
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
155 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 50th)
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Number of Installations:
10,429
Vermont State Solar Policy Resources
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Vermont – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Vewrmont and across the United States
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Vermont Public Service Board – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Vermont public utilities
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Vermont Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Vermont, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Vermont State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Vermont
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Solar Panel Cost in Vermont – Learn about the history of solar policy in Vermont, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Vermont – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Vermont to see what programs you can benefit from
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State Affiliate: New England Solar Energy Association
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Vermont State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Ludlow
Coolidge Solar
Coolidge Solar in Ludlow was developed by NextEra and came online in 2018. This 27 MW project produces enough electricity to power 4,998 homes.
Burlington
ACY2
Amazon and Fontaine have gone solar in Vermont. Amazon's 5.5 MW ACY2 project in Burlington is one of the largest corporate solar projects in the state.
Milton
Green Mountain Power Solar+ Storage
At 7 MW, Green Mountain Power Solar/Storage in Milton is among the largest solar installations in Vermont. Completed by Green Mountain Power in 2019, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 1,296 homes.
