
CNET’s top recommendation for homeowners in Vermont looking to reduce their electricity costs is to invest in solar panels. Despite Vermont’s high electricity rates, which average 21.4 cents per kilowatt-hour (as of August 2024), solar panels can significantly lower both your electric bill and your carbon footprint. Vermont already produces 16% of its electricity from solar, according to the US Energy Information Administration, and the state boasts a well-established solar industry. With a combination of federal and local incentives, making the switch to clean energy has never been more affordable....