Vermont Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Vermont · NPCC region · ISONE
Vermont Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 36,019 homes in Vermont. Its residential customers pay an average of 24.83¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 38% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Vermont Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $124.15 | $103.43 |
| 1,000 kWh | $248.30 | $198.53 |
| 1,500 kWh | $372.45 | $293.63 |
| 2,000 kWh | $496.60 | $388.73 |
*Rate 1: Residential Service (effective 2017-01-01, $17.22/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.
Vermont Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate 1: Residential Service | 2017-01-01 | $17.22 | 10.13¢ first 100 kWh, 19.02¢ after |
| Rate 1.1: Residential Time of Usetime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $17.22 | 21.2¢ (6am–10pm) · 15.7¢ (12am–6am, 10pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate 1.2: Residential Time of Usetime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $17.22 | 13.2¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) · 18.4¢ (7am–5pm) · 33.4¢ (5pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Rate 1: Residential Service Multiple Residential Meters | 2017-01-01 | $5.62 | 19.02¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Vermont Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (19.28¢ → 24.33¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Vermont Electric Cooperative | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 251 | 259 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.06 | 1.85 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 2 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 151 | 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 Vermont Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 942 | 34 | 2,084 | 2025-12-19 |
| Orleans | 647 | 43 | 8,478 | 2025-01-22 |
| Grand Isle | 456 | 31 | 2,634 | 2025-04-05 |
| Lamoille | 344 | 39 | 2,186 | 2025-11-24 |
| Caledonia | 222 | 56 | 6,063 | 2025-08-23 |
| Addison | 211 | 56 | 3,042 | 2025-10-31 |
| Franklin | 95 | 32 | 1,746 | 2025-12-19 |
| Chittenden | 53 | 25 | 4,109 | 2025-11-17 |
Vermont Electric Cooperative service area
Vermont Electric Cooperative serves 8 counties in Vermont and 95 ZIP codes.
Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orleans
Cities: South Burlington, Colchester, Essex Junction, Williston, St Johnsbury, Saint Albans, Middlebury (village), Morristown, Lyndon, Newport, Hinesburg, Stowe, Swanton, Morrisville, Milton, Waterbury, Starksboro, Johnson, Richford, Hardwick, Jericho, Enosburg Falls, Lunenburg, Montgomery, Lyndonville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 35,913 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 37 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 2,803 |
Vermont Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 20.16¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 14.60¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $100,181,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 480,884 MWh |
| Peak demand | 87 MW summer · 87 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.8% |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 19791 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vermont Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Vermont Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 24.83¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 4% above the Vermont average of 23.80¢ and 38% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Vermont Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $141 a month. The average Vermont Electric Cooperative home uses 567 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $248.
How many customers does Vermont Electric Cooperative have?
Vermont Electric Cooperative serves 36,019 residential customers and 41,444 customers in total in Vermont, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Vermont Electric Cooperative?
In 2025, the average Vermont Electric Cooperative customer was without power for 4 hr 11 min (SAIDI) over 2.06 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 31 min. The Vermont average was 4 hr 19 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Vermont Electric Cooperative offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rate 1.1: Residential Time of Use. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Vermont Electric Cooperative offer net metering for solar?
Vermont Electric Cooperative had 2,803 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 24.1 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Vermont Electric Cooperative before making decisions.