Vermont Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Vermont is 23.75¢/kWh (the 12th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $146.51, per EIA data. That rate is 5.4¢ above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 22.27 | 132.06 | 593 |
| September 2025 | 23.92 | 112.99 | 472 |
| October 2025 | 24.78 | 120.71 | 487 |
| November 2025 | 24.17 | 140.19 | 580 |
| December 2025 | 23.22 | 173.05 | 745 |
| January 2026 | 23.29 | 183.99 | 790 |
| February 2026 | 23.27 | 163.94 | 705 |
| March 2026 | 24.11 | 149.25 | 619 |
| April 2026 | 24.56 | 120.12 | 489 |
| May 2026 | 24.89 | 119.89 | 482 |
| June 2026 | 24.44 | 124.54 | 510 |
| July 2026 | 23.75 | 146.51 | 617 |
Vermont vs the U.S. average
| Vermont | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 23.75¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $146.51 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 617 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +7.3% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +25.2% | +32.4% |
Vermont's average residential rate of 23.75¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 40th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +7.3% (Vermont) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +25.2% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 617 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Vermont's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Vermont
Average effective rates and bills for Vermont's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power Corp | 24.42 | 147.51 | 604 | 228,867 |
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 23.75¢/kWh is about $237.50. The state's actual average usage is 617 kWh/month, which is what produces the $146.51 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.