Town of Stowe electricity rates
Municipal utility · Vermont
Town of Stowe is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,659 homes in Vermont. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.06¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% less 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 Stowe bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.30 | $79.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $150.60 | $140.86 |
| 1,500 kWh | $225.90 | $202.37 |
| 2,000 kWh | $301.20 | $263.88 |
*Residential Storage Heating Rate 11 (effective 2013-07-08, $17.84/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Town of Stowe residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Storage Heating Rate 11 | 2013-07-08 | $17.84 | 12.30¢ |
| Residential Rate 02 TOUtime-of-use | 2013-08-15 | $10.69 | 20.4¢ (3pm–10pm) · 11.1¢ (12am–3pm, 10pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Rate 01 | 2013-07-08 | $10.69 | 11.81¢ first 150 kWh, 17.00¢ after |
| Residential Demand Rate 06 | 2013-07-08 | $22.34 | 11.81¢ first 150 kWh, 8.92¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Stowe rate history
2015–2025: -18% change in the average residential rate (17.66¢ → 14.50¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of Stowe | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 262 | 259 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.80 | 1.85 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 26 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 262 | 180 | 121 |
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 Stowe's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoille | 344 | 39 | 2,186 | 2025-11-24 |
Town of Stowe service area
Town of Stowe serves Lamoille County in Vermont and 2 ZIP codes.
Lamoille
Cities: Morristown
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Stowe at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,351,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 85,157 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 27316 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Stowe's electricity rate?
Town of Stowe residential customers pay an average of 15.06¢ 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 37% below the Vermont average of 23.80¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Stowe electric bill?
About $229 a month. The average Town of Stowe home uses 1,523 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $151.
How many customers does Town of Stowe have?
Town of Stowe serves 4,659 residential customers in Vermont, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Stowe?
In 2019, the average Town of Stowe customer was without power for 4 hr 22 min (SAIDI) over 1.80 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 22 min. The Vermont average was 4 hr 19 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Town of Stowe offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Rate 02 TOU. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Stowe before making decisions.