Electricity rates in Newport, VT
Newport (4,442 people, Orleans County) is served by Vermont Electric Cooperative. Homes on Vermont Electric Cooperative pay about 24.83¢/kWh, 4% more than the Vermont average.
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Electric companies serving Newport
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 24.83¢ | $141 | 36K | 251 |
Power outages in Orleans County right now
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Outage history in Orleans County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,128 | 647 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,860 (40%) | 8,478 (69.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-10 | 2025-01-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,128 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Montgomery 24.3¢
- Richford 24.8¢
- Enosburg Falls 24.3¢
- Lyndonville 24.3¢
- Lyndon 24.3¢
- Hardwick 24.3¢
- Johnson 24.8¢
- Morrisville 24.8¢
- Morristown 24.8¢
- St Johnsbury 24.3¢
ZIP codes: 05855
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Newport?
Most homes in Newport get power from Vermont Electric Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 24.83¢/kWh including all charges. The Vermont average is 23.80¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Newport?
About $141 a month, based on 567 kWh a month (the average for Vermont Electric Cooperative customers) at 24.83¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Newport, VT?
Vermont Electric Cooperative serves Newport.
How often does the power go out in Newport?
In 2025, customers in Orleans County averaged 10 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-22, when 8,478 customers (69.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.