Electricity rates in Montpelier, VT
Montpelier (8,074 people, Washington County) is served by Green Mountain Power Corp.. Homes on Green Mountain Power Corp. pay about 24.29¢/kWh, 2% more than the Vermont average.
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Electric companies serving Montpelier
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 24.29¢ | $146 | 228K | 265 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 584 | 195 |
| Days with outages | 63 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,830 (26.2%) | 6,420 (15.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-10 | 2025-07-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (584 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Middlesex 24.3¢
- Barre 24.3¢
- South Barre 24.3¢
- Northfield 24.3¢
- Moretown 24.3¢
- Williamstown 24.3¢
- Waterbury 24.3¢
- Washington 24.3¢
- Stowe 24.3¢
- Chelsea 24.3¢
ZIP codes: 05601, 05602, 05603, 05604, 05609, 05620, 05633
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Montpelier?
Most homes in Montpelier get power from Green Mountain Power Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 24.29¢/kWh including all charges. The Vermont average is 23.80¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Montpelier?
About $146 a month, based on 601 kWh a month (the average for Green Mountain Power Corp. customers) at 24.29¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Montpelier, VT?
Green Mountain Power Corp. serves Montpelier.
How often does the power go out in Montpelier?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 3 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-04, when 6,420 customers (15.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.