Vermont Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Vermont is 23.84¢/kWh (the 12th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $142.06, per EIA data. That rate is 5.7¢ above the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 23.79 | 111.96 | 471 |
| October 2025 | 24.65 | 119.54 | 485 |
| November 2025 | 24.05 | 138.79 | 577 |
| December 2025 | 23.12 | 172.35 | 745 |
| January 2026 | 23.29 | 183.99 | 790 |
| February 2026 | 23.27 | 163.94 | 705 |
| March 2026 | 24.11 | 149.25 | 619 |
| April 2026 | 24.57 | 120.19 | 489 |
| May 2026 | 24.89 | 119.89 | 482 |
| June 2026 | 24.44 | 124.54 | 510 |
| July 2026 | 23.75 | 146.51 | 617 |
| August 2026 | 23.84 | 142.06 | 596 |
Vermont vs the U.S. average
| Vermont | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 23.84¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $142.06 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 596 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +7.9% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +24.8% | +30.5% |
Vermont's average residential rate of 23.84¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 40th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +7.9% (Vermont) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +24.8% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 596 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Vermont's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Vermont
Average effective rates and bills for Vermont's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power Corp | 24.67 | 140.72 | 570 | 228,816 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Vermont rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Vermont's average rate of 23.84¢/kWh is about $238.40. The state's actual average usage is 596 kWh/month, which is what produces the $142.06 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Vermont gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.