Vermont Electricity Rates
Residential rate
24.56¢/kWh
+30% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#11
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$216
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Vermont |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $67.20 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $209.05 |
| Window AC unit | $53.76 |
| Portable AC unit | $65.70 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $89.59 |
| Heat pump water heater | $22.40 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $22.40 |
| Washing machine | $1.87 |
| Dishwasher | $9.71 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $8.96 |
| Chest freezer | $10.45 |
| Electric oven | $18.67 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Vermont
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.70/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Vermont rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.