Net Metering in Vermont
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Vermont homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.205
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.205
per kWh
% of Retail
100%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2022-01
System Limit
Up to 500 kW
max eligible
Siting Charge Increase — Effective 2026-08-01
Vermont raised the net-metering siting charge to 5¢/kWh (from 4¢/kWh), reducing effective export compensation by about 1¢/kWh. The PUC applied this targeted siting-charge adjustment rather than adopting a broader retail-rate change.
NEM Policy Details — Vermont
How Vermont compensates your excess solar generation
Net metering with adders based on project type and location. Systems up to 500 kW. Effective August 1, 2026, the Vermont PUC increased the net-metering siting charge from 4¢/kWh to 5¢/kWh, reducing effective export compensation by roughly 1¢/kWh. The PUC applied this targeted siting-charge adjustment rather than adopting a broader retail-rate change. CPG application volume for systems under 150 kW is down about 24% from 2024 to 2025. Rate adjustments every 2 years.
Source: Vermont PUC, DSIRE · Effective: 2022-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Vermont
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NEM Rate Comparison
Vermont's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.
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