Electricity rates in Vermont
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in Vermont paid an average of 23.80¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 17.37¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 20.74¢ and industry 12.78¢. Electricity is regulated, so your utility is set by your address.
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Vermont electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +32%.
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Electric utilities in Vermont
17 utilities serve homes in Vermont. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power Corp. | Investor-owned | 228K | 24.29¢ | $146 | 265 |
| Vermont Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 36K | 24.83¢ | $141 | 251 |
| City of Burlington Electric | Municipal | 18K | 20.25¢ | $87 | — |
| Washington Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12K | 29.05¢ | $157 | — |
| The Town of Lyndon Electric Dept | Municipal | 6,297 | 19.00¢ | $161 | — |
| Town of Hardwick | Municipal | 4,888 | 22.84¢ | $144 | 17 |
| Village of Morrisville | Municipal | 4,798 | 19.33¢ | $171 | 279 |
| Town of Stowe | Municipal | 4,659 | 15.06¢ | $229 | 262 |
| Village of Swanton | Municipal | 3,871 | 14.22¢ | $162 | — |
| Village of Ludlow | Municipal | 3,723 | 18.58¢ | $218 | — |
| Barton Village | Municipal | 2,188 | 22.78¢ | $129 | — |
| Village of Northfield | Municipal | 1,912 | 13.24¢ | $185 | — |
| Village of Enosburg Falls | Municipal | 1,850 | 19.41¢ | $244 | — |
| Village of Hyde Park | Municipal | 1,420 | 21.22¢ | $172 | 3 |
| Village of Johnson | Municipal | 999 | 21.26¢ | $211 | — |
| Village of Jacksonville | Municipal | 735 | 22.95¢ | $152 | — |
| Village of Orleans | Municipal | 685 | 16.74¢ | $251 | — |
Vermont vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $2.16/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $4.25/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 7.4¢ vs. 15¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Burlington) | 1,222 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 4 hr 19 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 20.74¢ |
| Industrial rate | 12.78¢ |
What appliances cost to run in Vermont
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $39.25 | $196 | +$48 |
| Central air conditioner | $137 | $685 | +$167 |
| Refrigerator | $9.92 | $119 | +$29 |
| Electric car | $88.45 | $1,061 | +$259 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $16.32 | $196 | +$48 |
| Electric water heater | $89.25 | $1,071 | +$261 |
| Hot tub | $59.50 | $714 | +$174 |
| TV | $2.97 | $36 | +$9 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $98.52 | $493 | +$120 |
| Heat pump | $243 | $1,217 | +$297 |
Electricity rates by city in Vermont
- Burlington
- South Burlington
- Colchester
- Rutland
- Essex Junction
- Hartford
- Bennington
- Barre
- Williston
- Montpelier
- St Johnsbury
- Brattleboro
- Winooski
- Saint Albans
- Middlebury (village)
- Saint Johnsbury
- Morristown
- Lyndon
- Rockingham
- Newport
- Hinesburg
- Stowe
- Springfield
- Charlotte
- Pownal
- Bellows Falls
- Chester
- Ferrisburgh
- West Brattleboro
- Vergennes
- Swanton
- White River Junction
- White River Junction VA Medical Center
- Fair Haven
- Manchester Center
- Northfield
- Windsor
- Morrisville
- Bristol
- West Rutland
- Randolph
- Milton
- Waterbury
- Middlesex
- Starksboro
- Londonderry
- Wilder
- Moretown
- Brandon
- North Bennington
- Poultney
- Castleton
- Johnson
- Dover
- Pawlet
- Addison
- Richford
- Hardwick
- Jericho
- Enosburg Falls
- Danby
- Lunenburg
- Lincoln
- Chelsea
- Chittenden
- Mount Holly
- South Barre
- Bridport
- Arlington
- Townshend
- Montgomery
- Lyndonville
- Williamstown
- Salisbury
- Leicester
- Washington
- Mendon
- Jamaica
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Vermont?
The average residential rate in Vermont was 23.80¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 32% above the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 23.75¢, +7.3% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in Vermont?
About $141 a month. The average Vermont home uses 592 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in Vermont?
Vermont ranks 41st cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That is near the middle of the pack.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Vermont?
No. Vermont homes buy electricity from the utility that serves their address: an investor-owned utility, electric cooperative or municipal utility.
Which electric company is cheapest in Vermont?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Village of Northfield has the lowest average rate at 13.24¢/kWh. The highest is Washington Electric Co-op at 29.05¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in Vermont?
In 2025, the average Vermont customer was without power for 4 hr 19 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 1.9 outages. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 0 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.