Vermont Solar Pay Boost Falls Short

Vermont just raised solar paybacks—but residents say it’s not enough to keep the sun-powered dream alive. New systems get a penny more per kWh, older ones two cents, yet investors like Jeff Forward are stuck: his retirement funds aren’t yielding the returns he expected. With the federal solar tax credit slashed and state compensation lagging, the mismatch between summer solar surpluses and winter energy spikes leaves Vermont still reliant on fossil fuels. Plus, adding net metering gear costs $30K—and storage is maxed out. But don’t panic: the Public Utility Commission vows to reopen talks with stakeholders to craft a fairer, more affordable solar future for all. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e6cdf40a1ce031b7