Village of Orleans electricity rates
Municipal utility · Vermont
Village of Orleans is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 685 homes in Vermont. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.74¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% 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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Village of Orleans bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $83.70 | $65.17 |
| 1,000 kWh | $167.40 | $124.84 |
| 1,500 kWh | $251.10 | $184.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $334.80 | $244.17 |
*Residential (effective 2010-07-01, $9.89/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.
Village of Orleans residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2010-07-01 | $9.89 | 7.55¢ first 100 kWh, 11.93¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Village of Orleans rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (14.35¢ → 16.12¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Village of Orleans doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Village of Orleans's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 47 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans | 647 | 43 | 8,478 | 2025-01-22 |
Village of Orleans service area
Village of Orleans serves Orleans County in Vermont.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Village of Orleans at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,988,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 12,335 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 14261 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Village of Orleans's electricity rate?
Village of Orleans residential customers pay an average of 16.74¢ 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 30% below the Vermont average of 23.80¢ and 7% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Village of Orleans electric bill?
About $251 a month. The average Village of Orleans home uses 1,501 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $167.
How many customers does Village of Orleans have?
Village of Orleans serves 685 residential customers in Vermont, across 1 county.
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 Village of Orleans before making decisions.