Electricity rates in Williston, VT
Williston (8,314 people, Chittenden County) is served by 3 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 Williston
| 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 |
| City of Burlington Electric | Municipal utility | 20.25¢ | $87 | 18K | — |
Power outages in Chittenden County right now
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Outage history in Chittenden County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 413 | 53 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 25 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,305 (16.2%) | 4,109 (3.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-10 | 2025-11-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (413 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Essex Junction 24.3¢
- South Burlington 24.3¢
- Jericho 24.3¢
- Winooski 24.3¢
- Burlington 20.3¢
- Hinesburg 24.3¢
- Colchester 24.3¢
- Charlotte 24.3¢
- Milton 24.3¢
- Starksboro 24.3¢
ZIP codes: 05495
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Williston?
Most homes in Williston 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 Williston: Vermont Electric Cooperative (24.83¢), City of Burlington Electric (20.25¢).
What is the average electric bill in Williston?
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 Williston, VT?
3 utilities serve Williston's ZIP codes: Green Mountain Power Corp., Vermont Electric Cooperative, City of Burlington Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Williston?
In 2025, customers in Chittenden County averaged 53 min without power. Outages hit 25 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-17, when 4,109 customers (3.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.