Average electric bill in Vermont
A typical Vermont home paid about $134.81 a month for electricity in 2025, $1,617.70 for the year, using 592 kWh a month at 22.79 cents per kWh.
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The numbers
- Typical bill 2025
- $134.81 a month$1,617.70 a year, energy only
- Rank by bill
- 33 of 51-11% on the U.S. typical
- Average use
- 592 kWh a month45 of 51; -32% on the U.S.
- Home price 2025
- 22.79 ¢/kWh10 of 51; +32% on the U.S.
- Costliest month
- Dec $172.35745 kWh at 23.12 ¢
- Cheapest month
- May $110.68469 kWh at 23.61 ¢
- Summer to winter swing
- 56%costliest month over cheapest
- Typical bill, Jan to Aug 2026
- $143.80 a month+7.0% on the same months of 2025
- Share of median income
- 2.07%31 of 51; median household income $78,024
- Typical bill 2023 to 2025
- +15.1%$117.13 to $134.81 a month
- Typical business bill 2025
- $510.17 a month19.78 ¢/kWh
- Gap to the lowest bill
- $40.15 a monthlowest is New Mexico at $94.66
Vermont charts
Typical monthly bill, Vermont
$110.68 in May to $172.35 in Dec.
Typical monthly bill, Vermont: 12 rows
| Month | 2025 | 2026 to Aug |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 166 | 184 |
| Feb | 151 | 164 |
| Mar | 135 | 149 |
| Apr | 115 | 120 |
| May | 111 | 120 |
| Jun | 121 | 125 |
| Jul | 146 | 147 |
| Aug | 131 | 142 |
| Sep | 112 | No data |
| Oct | 120 | No data |
| Nov | 139 | No data |
| Dec | 172 | No data |
12 rows from EIA retail sales.
CSVVermont and the states next to it in rank
$134.81 a month, rank 33 of 51.
Vermont, Typical monthly bill, Vermont against others, 2025: EIA retail sales.
CSVBill by use level
| Use | Vermont a month | Vermont a year | U.S. a month | Gap to U.S. in Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 kWh, 0.25x the Vermont average | $34.19 | $410.22 | $25.84 | +$8 |
| 300 kWh, 0.5x the Vermont average | $68.37 | $820.44 | $51.69 | +$17 |
| 440 kWh, 0.75x the Vermont average | $100.28 | $1,203.31 | $75.81 | +$24 |
| 590 kWh, 1x the Vermont average | $134.46 | $1,613.53 | $101.66 | +$33 |
| 740 kWh, 1.25x the Vermont average | $168.65 | $2,023.75 | $127.50 | +$41 |
| 890 kWh, 1.5x the Vermont average | $202.83 | $2,433.97 | $153.35 | +$49 |
| 1,180 kWh, 2x the Vermont average | $268.92 | $3,227.06 | $203.31 | +$66 |
| 1,770 kWh, 3x the Vermont average | $403.38 | $4,840.60 | $304.97 | +$98 |
Vermont month by month in 2025
| Month | Vermont kWh per account | Vermont price ¢/kWh | Vermont typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 769 | 21.60 | $166.12 |
| Feb | 692 | 21.86 | $151.25 |
| Mar | 606 | 22.27 | $135.06 |
| Apr | 502 | 22.87 | $114.85 |
| May | 469 | 23.61 | $110.68 |
| Jun | 528 | 22.87 | $120.82 |
| Jul | 664 | 21.95 | $145.73 |
| Aug | 591 | 22.10 | $130.54 |
| Sep | 471 | 23.79 | $111.95 |
| Oct | 485 | 24.65 | $119.56 |
| Nov | 577 | 24.05 | $138.78 |
| Dec | 745 | 23.12 | $172.35 |
Vermont typical bill over the years
| Year | Vermont bill a month | Vermont a year | Vermont kWh per account | Vermont price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $117.13 | $1,405.52 | 563 | 20.82 |
| 2024 | $125.67 | $1,508.05 | 574 | 21.90 |
| 2025 | $134.81 | $1,617.70 | 592 | 22.79 |
Vermont in 2026 so far
| Month | Vermont kWh per account | Vermont price ¢/kWh | Vermont typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 790 | 23.29 | $183.96 |
| Feb 2026 | 705 | 23.27 | $163.97 |
| Mar 2026 | 619 | 24.11 | $149.27 |
| Apr 2026 | 489 | 24.57 | $120.19 |
| May 2026 | 482 | 24.89 | $119.90 |
| Jun 2026 | 510 | 24.44 | $124.53 |
| Jul 2026 | 617 | 23.75 | $146.52 |
| Aug 2026 | 596 | 23.84 | $142.04 |
Business and industry in Vermont
| Customer type | Vermont bill a month, 2025 | Vermont kWh per account | Vermont price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $510.17 | 2,579 | 19.78 |
| Industry | $56,751.71 | 464,060 | 12.23 |
Vermont bill next to income
Vermont: 2.07% of median household income, rank 31; the four states closest to it:
| State near Vermont | Median income | Bill a year | Share of income, near Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $72,639 | $1,516.99 | 2.09% |
| Massachusetts | $101,341 | $2,171.30 | 2.14% |
| Michigan | $71,149 | $1,526.03 | 2.14% |
| Oregon | $80,426 | $1,606.61 | 2.00% |
Weather and the bill
Vermont homes used the most power in Jan 2025 (769 kWh per account) and the least in May (469 kWh). Degree-days (heating plus cooling) peaked in Jan (1,466). Across the 12 months, use and degree-days have a correlation of 0.72. 2025 had 7,930 heating and 297 cooling degree-days, 2% below and 33% above the 1991 to 2020 normals (8,059 and 223).
Vermont degree-days by year
Heating and cooling degree-days, Vermont, 2015 to 2025: 11 rows
| Vermont year | Heating (HDD) | Cooling (CDD) | Normal HDD | Normal CDD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8190 | 263 | 8059 | 223 |
| 2016 | 7520 | 285 | 8059 | 223 |
| 2017 | 7724 | 162 | 8059 | 223 |
| 2018 | 8104 | 344 | 8059 | 223 |
| 2019 | 8471 | 233 | 8059 | 223 |
| 2020 | 7481 | 319 | 8059 | 223 |
| 2021 | 7426 | 298 | 8059 | 223 |
| 2022 | 7715 | 294 | 8059 | 223 |
| 2023 | 7107 | 265 | 8059 | 223 |
| 2024 | 7035 | 368 | 8059 | 223 |
| 2025 | 7930 | 297 | 8059 | 223 |
NOAA nClimDiv degree-days for Vermont, 2015 to 2025, pulled 2 Oct 2026.
CSVVermont, 2025 by month: 12 rows
| Month | kWh per account | Price ¢/kWh | Typical bill | HDD 2025 | CDD 2025 | HDD normal | CDD normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 769 | 21.60 | $166 | 1,466 | 0 | 1,462 | 0 |
| Feb | 692 | 21.86 | $151 | 1,307 | 0 | 1,260 | 0 |
| Mar | 606 | 22.27 | $135 | 961 | 0 | 1,124 | 0 |
| Apr | 502 | 22.87 | $115 | 663 | 0 | 707 | 0 |
| May | 469 | 23.61 | $111 | 343 | 4 | 357 | 5 |
| Jun | 528 | 22.87 | $121 | 62 | 52 | 106 | 26 |
| Jul | 664 | 21.95 | $146 | 12 | 161 | 37 | 104 |
| Aug | 591 | 22.10 | $131 | 70 | 67 | 65 | 78 |
| Sep | 471 | 23.79 | $112 | 182 | 13 | 217 | 10 |
| Oct | 485 | 24.65 | $120 | 514 | 0 | 576 | 0 |
| Nov | 577 | 24.05 | $139 | 931 | 0 | 892 | 0 |
| Dec | 745 | 23.12 | $172 | 1,419 | 0 | 1,256 | 0 |
EIA retail sales and NOAA nClimDiv for Vermont, 2025 by month.
CSVAnalyst note
A typical Vermont home account paid about $134.81 a month for energy in 2025, $1,617.70 over the year, which ranks 33rd of 51 states, 11% below the U.S. typical bill. Vermont homes used 592 kWh a month (45 of 51, 32% under the U.S.) at 22.79 cents (10 of 51, 32% over), so the bill reflects a high price. The year swings from $110.68 in May to $172.35 in December, a 56% gap, driven by use of 469 against 745 kWh. So far in 2026 the typical bill is $143.80 a month, +7.0% on the same months of 2025. Business accounts paid about $510.17 a month at 19.78 cents, 3.8 times a home bill. Over a year that is 2.07% of the $78,024 median household income, 31 of 51 states. The typical bill was $117.13 a month in 2023, $125.67 in 2024 and $134.81 in 2025, +15.1% in two years, with use per account at 563, 574 and 592 kWh.
Vermont: states with a similar bill
| State | Typical bill, near Vermont | kWh a month | Price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $133.88 | 866 | 15.46 |
| Missouri | $137.98 | 1,038 | 13.30 |
| Arkansas | $138.42 | 1,076 | 12.87 |
| South Dakota | $131.14 | 984 | 13.32 |
Questions on the Vermont bill
What is the average electric bill in Vermont?
Energy only: about $134.81 a month in 2025, or $1,617.70 a year.
How much electricity does a Vermont home use?
Rank 45 of 51: 592 kWh a month in 2025, -32% on the U.S.
What month is the electric bill highest in Vermont?
December at $172.35; the lowest is May at $110.68.
Is the average electric bill in Vermont above the national average?
Below, by $15.86 a month or 11%.
How much does 1,000 kWh cost in Vermont?
$227.90 at 22.79 cents per kWh, the 2025 average.
How far is Vermont from the state with the lowest bill?
$40.15 a month: the lowest typical bill, $94.66 in New Mexico, against $134.81 here.
What share of income goes to electricity in Vermont?
2.07% of the $78,024 median household income, 31 of 51 states.
How much did the typical Vermont bill change since 2023?
$117.13 a month in 2023, $134.81 in 2025, +15.1%.
What does a Vermont business pay a month for electricity?
$510.17 for a typical commercial account, at 19.78 cents per kWh in 2025.
Is the Vermont bill rising in 2026?
$143.80 a month so far, +7.0% on the same months of 2025.
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