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Electricity Rates in Vermont

Homes in Vermont paid an average of 23.75¢ per kWh in July 2026, 30% above the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 40th lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and 7% higher than in August 2025.

Average rate
23.75¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
40th
lowest of 51
Average bill
$140.36
a month, 591 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

Vermont rate over the last 12 months

21¢23.5¢26¢August 2025: 22.27¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 23.92¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 24.78¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 24.17¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 23.22¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 23.29¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 23.27¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 24.11¢ per kWhApril 2026: 24.56¢ per kWhMay 2026: 24.89¢ per kWhJune 2026: 24.44¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 23.75¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202623.75¢
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Vermont average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202522.27¢
September 202523.92¢
October 202524.78¢
November 202524.17¢
December 202523.22¢
January 202623.29¢
February 202623.27¢
March 202624.11¢
April 202624.56¢
May 202624.89¢
June 202624.44¢
July 202623.75¢

The rate went from 22.27¢ in August 2025 to 23.75¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in Vermont

At 23.75¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in Vermont.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in Vermont
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$85.501,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$199.503,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$51.30900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$8.55150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$16.033,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$96.194,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$6.411,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$3.56100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$8.55150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.329 W, 5 h a day

Vermont compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to Vermont
RankStateRate
38thPennsylvania21.72¢
39thMichigan23.05¢
40thVermont23.75¢
41stConnecticut24.16¢
42ndNew Jersey25.19¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for Vermont: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in Vermont?

23.75¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 30% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 40th lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in Vermont?

About $140.36 a month: the average Vermont home uses 591 kWh a month (12-month average), at 23.75¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in Vermont?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.36 an hour in Vermont, or $85.50 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.