Town of Hardwick electricity rates
Municipal utility · Vermont
Town of Hardwick is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,888 homes in Vermont. Its residential customers pay an average of 22.84¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Town of Hardwick bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $114.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $228.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $342.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $456.80 |
Town of Hardwick rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (18.04¢ → 21.99¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of Hardwick | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 17 | 259 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 6.00 | 1.85 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 min | — | — |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Town of Hardwick's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans | 647 | 43 | 8,478 | 2025-01-22 |
| Lamoille | 344 | 39 | 2,186 | 2025-11-24 |
| Caledonia | 222 | 56 | 6,063 | 2025-08-23 |
| Washington | 195 | 56 | 6,420 | 2025-07-04 |
Town of Hardwick service area
Town of Hardwick serves 4 counties in Vermont and 12 ZIP codes.
Caledonia, Lamoille, Orleans, Washington
Cities: St Johnsbury, Morristown, Lyndon, Hardwick
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Hardwick at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,146,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 37,042 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 8104 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Hardwick's electricity rate?
Town of Hardwick residential customers pay an average of 22.84¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 4% below the Vermont average of 23.80¢ and 27% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Hardwick electric bill?
About $144 a month. The average Town of Hardwick home uses 632 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $228.
How many customers does Town of Hardwick have?
Town of Hardwick serves 4,888 residential customers in Vermont, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Town of Hardwick?
In 2019, the average Town of Hardwick customer was without power for 17 min (SAIDI) over 6.00 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Vermont average was 4 hr 19 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Town of Hardwick before making decisions.