Vermont
Electricity costs 22.92¢/kWh residential, ranking #42 cheapest in the US. 99.8% renewable energy.
22.92¢
Residential Rate
#42
Price Rank (Cheapest)
99.8%
Renewable Energy
#1
Renewable Rank
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Electricity Rates
| Residential | 22.92¢/kWh |
| Commercial | 19.92¢/kWh |
| Industrial | 12.39¢/kWh |
| National Average | 17.92¢/kWh |
Electricity Generation Mix
Hydro
56.8%
Other
17.8%
Wind
15.7%
Solar
9.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The residential electricity rate in Vermont is 22.92¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #42 cheapest out of 51 states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Vermont 28% above average.
99.8% of Vermont's electricity comes from renewable sources, ranking #1 among all states. The largest generation source is Hydro at 56.8%.
Vermont's residential rate of 22.92¢/kWh is 28% above the national average of 17.92¢/kWh. Commercial rates are 19.92¢/kWh and industrial rates are 12.39¢/kWh.
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Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data. Rankings based on residential rates.
At 22.92¢/kWh, residential electricity in Vermont is 28% above the U.S. average of 17.92¢/kWh — the 10th most expensive residential rate among 51 states and territories.
Across rate classes, commercial customers pay 19.92¢/kWh and industrial customers 12.39¢/kWh — a 7.53¢/kWh gap that reflects the volume discounts large industrial loads receive. Renewables supply 99.8% of Vermont's electricity generation — the 1st highest renewable share nationally — with hydroelectric the single largest source at 56.8%, followed by other sources at 17.8%.
In 2024, Vermont generated about 2,259 GWh of electricity in total.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.