Electricity rates in Swanton, VT
Swanton (2,370 people, Franklin County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Green Mountain Power Corp. pay about 24.29¢/kWh, 2% more than the Vermont average.
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Electric companies serving Swanton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 24.29¢ | $146 | 228K | 265 |
| Vermont Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 24.83¢ | $141 | 36K | 251 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 595 | 95 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,874 (20%) | 1,746 (7.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-10 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (595 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint Albans 24.3¢
- Enosburg Falls 24.3¢
- Milton 24.3¢
- Richford 24.8¢
- Montgomery 24.3¢
- Colchester 24.3¢
- Johnson 24.8¢
- Jericho 24.3¢
- Essex Junction 24.3¢
- Winooski 24.3¢
ZIP codes: 05488
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Swanton?
Most homes in Swanton 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Swanton: Vermont Electric Cooperative (24.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Swanton?
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 Swanton, VT?
2 utilities serve Swanton's ZIP codes: Green Mountain Power Corp., Vermont Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Swanton?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 95 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 1,746 customers (7.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.