$142/mo
based on 596 kWh average monthly usage
Electricity Rates in Vermont (August 2026)
The average residential rate is 23.84¢/kWh — that's about $142/month for a typical household.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Data as of August 2026.
#40
out of 51 states (1 = cheapest)
31.3%above
the national average of 18.16¢/kWh
7.0%up
over the past 12 months
Rates by Sector
| Sector | Rate (¢/kWh) | vs National | Avg Monthly Usage | Avg Monthly Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 23.84¢/kWh | +31.3% | 596 kWh | $142 |
| Commercial | 20.47¢/kWh | +41.5% | 2,776 kWh | $568 |
| Industrial | 12.72¢/kWh | +32.0% | 496,757 kWh | $63,207 |
| National Avg — Residential | 18.16¢/kWh | — | 1,152 kWh | $209 |
| National Avg — Commercial | 14.47¢/kWh | — | 7,661 kWh | $1,108 |
| National Avg — Industrial | 9.64¢/kWh | — | 81,834 kWh | $7,890 |
Electricity Providers in Vermont
Utility data from EIA Form 861, 2024
Power Outages in Vermont
18 customers currently without power in Vermont
Frequently Asked Questions
The average residential electricity rate in Vermont is 23.84¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 20.47¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 12.72¢ per kWh.