Electricity cost in Vermont
Short answer: Homes in Vermont pay an average of 23.75¢ per kWh for electricity (July 2026). That is 30% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and ranks number 12 of 51, where 1 is the most expensive. The average home here uses 574 kWh a month, which costs about $136.33 at that price.
Vermont electricity cost calculator
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Vermont at a glance
Vermont has 323,960 residential electricity customers. In 2024 the average home used 574 kWh a month, 33% less than the U.S. average of 863 kWh and the 7th lowest in the country. The average monthly bill was $125.66, the 17th lowest, against a national average of $142.26.
A high price per kWh but low use: homes here pay more for each unit of electricity and get by on fewer of them. The result is an average bill 12% below the national average.
What appliances cost to run in Vermont
Typical wattage and use for each appliance, at the Vermont average price of 23.75¢ per kWh, next to the same use at the U.S. average. Follow a link for the appliance's own calculator.
| Appliance | Typical use | Per month in Vermont | Per month, U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric furnace | 6 hours a day, 30 days a month | $641.25 | $494.37 |
| Central air conditioner | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $199.50 | $153.80 |
| Heat pump | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $171.00 | $131.83 |
| Electric water heater | 3 hours a day, 30 days a month | $96.19 | $74.16 |
| Space heater | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $85.50 | $65.92 |
| Pool pump | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $85.50 | $65.92 |
| Baseboard heater | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $85.50 | $65.92 |
| Electric car charger | 1.5 hours a day, 30 days a month | $76.95 | $59.32 |
| Portable air conditioner | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $68.40 | $52.73 |
| Window air conditioner | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $51.30 | $39.55 |
| Dehumidifier | 12 hours a day, 30 days a month | $42.75 | $32.96 |
| Hot tub | 4 hours a day, 30 days a month | $42.75 | $32.96 |
| Electric fireplace | 4 hours a day, 30 days a month | $42.75 | $32.96 |
| Clothes dryer | 60 minutes per use, 5 times a week | $15.44 | $11.90 |
| Gaming PC | 4 hours a day, 30 days a month | $11.40 | $8.79 |
| Electric stove | 45 minutes per use, 7 times a week | $10.81 | $8.33 |
| Electric oven | 60 minutes per use, 4 times a week | $9.47 | $7.30 |
| Air purifier | 24 hours a day, 30 days a month | $8.55 | $6.59 |
| Refrigerator | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $8.55 | $6.59 |
| Desktop computer | 6 hours a day, 30 days a month | $6.41 | $4.94 |
| Dishwasher | 120 minutes per use, 5 times a week | $6.18 | $4.76 |
| Chest freezer | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $5.70 | $4.39 |
| Electric blanket | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $5.70 | $4.39 |
| Mini fridge | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $4.56 | $3.52 |
| Ceiling fan | 12 hours a day, 30 days a month | $4.28 | $3.30 |
| Game console | 3 hours a day, 30 days a month | $4.28 | $3.30 |
| Box fan | 8 hours a day, 30 days a month | $4.28 | $3.30 |
| TV | 5 hours a day, 30 days a month | $3.56 | $2.75 |
| Humidifier | 10 hours a day, 30 days a month | $2.85 | $2.20 |
| Air fryer | 20 minutes per use, 5 times a week | $2.57 | $1.98 |
| Laptop | 6 hours a day, 30 days a month | $2.57 | $1.98 |
| Slow cooker | 360 minutes per use, 2 times a week | $2.47 | $1.90 |
| Electric pressure cooker | 45 minutes per use, 3 times a week | $2.32 | $1.79 |
| Electric kettle | 4 minutes per use, 21 times a week | $2.16 | $1.67 |
| Hair dryer | 10 minutes per use, 7 times a week | $2.16 | $1.67 |
| Washing machine | 45 minutes per use, 5 times a week | $1.93 | $1.49 |
| Microwave | 5 minutes per use, 14 times a week | $1.80 | $1.39 |
| Wi-Fi router | 24 hours a day, 30 days a month | $1.71 | $1.32 |
| String of Christmas lights | 6 hours a day, 30 days a month | $1.71 | $1.32 |
| Toaster oven | 20 minutes per use, 4 times a week | $1.65 | $1.27 |
| Coffee maker | 10 minutes per use, 7 times a week | $1.20 | $0.93 |
| Rice cooker | 30 minutes per use, 4 times a week | $1.03 | $0.79 |
| Vacuum cleaner | 30 minutes per use, 2 times a week | $1.03 | $0.79 |
| Clothes iron | 20 minutes per use, 2 times a week | $0.82 | $0.63 |
| LED light bulb | 5 hours a day, 30 days a month | $0.36 | $0.27 |
| Toaster | 3 minutes per use, 7 times a week | $0.32 | $0.25 |
What a monthly bill looks like
The table shows what different amounts of electricity cost at the latest Vermont price. Fixed monthly charges are already included in the average price, so a real bill for a small user is usually a little higher than shown and a large user's a little lower.
| Monthly use | Roughly | In Vermont | At the U.S. average |
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| 574 kWh | The average home in Vermont (2024) | $136.33 | $105.10 |
| 863 kWh | The average U.S. home (2024) | $204.96 | $158.02 |
| 1,500 kWh | A large or all-electric home | $356.25 | $274.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | An all-electric home in its peak month | $475.00 | $366.20 |
Where the electricity in Vermont comes from
The largest source of the electricity generated in Vermont in 2024 was hydroelectric power, according to the Energy Information Administration's state profile. Hydropower from dams is among the cheapest electricity there is once the dam is built. Output depends on rain and snowpack, so a dry year can push costs up.
Power plants here generated 2.3 million MWh in 2024, less than the 5.5 million MWh sold to customers, so part of the electricity used is brought in from neighboring states.
How the climate shapes bills
Winters are long and severe, and heating is the main energy need. Homes that heat with electricity use far more than the national average in the cold months; homes on gas, oil, propane or wood have a flatter electric bill, with a small rise in summer.
That is why the same price per kWh can produce very different bills in two homes: the price tells you what each kWh costs, and the weather and your heating and cooling equipment decide how many you use. To see the effect of one appliance, compare a window air conditioner, a space heater and a heat pump in the table above.
Can you choose your electricity supplier?
Generally, no. Vermont does not have a statewide retail choice program for households, so most buy their electricity from the utility or cooperative that serves their address, at prices approved by regulators or set by the local public power provider. Prices still differ between utilities, and between rate plans at the same utility, so check the price per kWh on your own bill and type it into the calculator.
Vermont compared with nearby states
Average residential prices for July 2026, with the rank among the 50 states and D.C. and the cost of 900 kWh. The full table covers every state, and our guide explains why prices differ so much between states.
| State | Price per kWh | Rank | Cost of 900 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | 12 | $213.75 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | 8 | $239.40 |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | 3 | $291.69 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | 4 | $274.41 |
| New York | 29.90¢ | 5 | $269.10 |
| U.S. average | 18.31¢ | – | $164.79 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Vermont?
The average residential price in Vermont was 23.75 cents per kWh in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 30% above the U.S. average of 18.31 cents and ranks number 12 of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), where 1 is the most expensive.
How much is the average electric bill in Vermont?
The average home in Vermont used 574 kWh a month in 2024 and paid $125.66, according to the EIA; the U.S. average was 863 kWh and $142.26. At the latest price of 23.75 cents per kWh, 574 kWh costs $136.33.
How much electricity does a home in Vermont use?
574 kWh a month on average in 2024, which is 33% less than the U.S. average of 863 kWh and the 7th lowest of the 50 states and D.C.
What uses the most electricity in a home in Vermont?
Heating, wherever it is electric: baseboard heaters, electric furnaces and heat pumps dominate winter bills. In homes heated with gas, oil or propane, the largest uses are water heating, the refrigerator and freezer, the clothes dryer and the furnace fan.
How do I find my exact price per kWh?
Take the total amount due on your electric bill and divide it by the kWh used that month. That gives the price you actually paid, including delivery charges and fees. Type it into the price box of the calculator instead of the state average.
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: Average monthly residential bill by state, 2024
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: State Electricity Profiles, 2024
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: Residential retail electric choice
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly (state electricity prices)
Electricity prices are the EIA figures for July 2026. Wattages are typical values; check the label on your own appliance.