Washington Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Vermont
Washington Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 12,250 homes in Vermont. Its residential customers pay an average of 29.05¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 61% 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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Washington Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $145.25 | $138.83 |
| 1,000 kWh | $290.50 | $261.61 |
| 1,500 kWh | $435.75 | $384.39 |
| 2,000 kWh | $581.00 | $507.17 |
*Farm & Residential Revenue Classes 1 and 2 (effective 2025-01-01, $30.76/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.
Washington Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm & Residential Revenue Classes 1 and 2 | 2025-01-01 | $30.76 | 9.84¢ first 100 kWh, 24.56¢ after |
| Seasonal Residential Revenue Class 4 | 2012-01-01 | — | 9.43¢ first 50 kWh, 21.06¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Washington Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +39% change in the average residential rate (20.09¢ → 27.98¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Washington Electric Co-op 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 Washington Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 51 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans | 647 | 43 | 8,478 | 2025-01-22 |
| Orange | 338 | 73 | 4,399 | 2025-04-01 |
| Caledonia | 222 | 56 | 6,063 | 2025-08-23 |
| Washington | 195 | 56 | 6,420 | 2025-07-04 |
Washington Electric Co-op service area
Washington Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Vermont and 13 ZIP codes.
Caledonia, Orange, Orleans, Washington
Cities: St Johnsbury, Lyndon, Hardwick
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Washington Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $22,195,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 79,335 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 20151 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Washington Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Washington Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 29.05¢ 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 22% above the Vermont average of 23.80¢ and 61% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Washington Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $157 a month. The average Washington Electric Co-op home uses 540 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $291.
How many customers does Washington Electric Co-op have?
Washington Electric Co-op serves 12,250 residential customers in Vermont, across 4 counties.
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 Washington Electric Co-op before making decisions.