Electricity cost in Vermont, 2026
Homes in Vermont paid an average of 23.95¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 32% above the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 6.6% from the same months of 2025. That ranks 40th cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$64.66a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.36
- Per day
- $2.16 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $786.76 · 3,285 kWh
Wattage on the nameplate is the maximum. Thermostat-controlled appliances (fridges, heaters, AC) cycle, so their real cost is usually lower; a plug-in meter tells you exactly.
What appliances cost to run in Vermont
At 23.95¢/kWh, 30-day month. Your utility's rate and fixed charges will differ; your bill's total divided by its kWh is your real price.
| Appliance | Watts | h/day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, ENERGY STAR) | 150 | 10 | $10.78 | $131.13 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $201.18 | $2,448 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $51.73 | $629.41 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $64.66 | $786.76 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $97.00 | $1,180 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $29.10 | $354.04 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $67.68 | $823.47 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $3.59 | $43.71 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $6.90 | $83.92 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $9.70 | $118.01 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $4.31 | $52.45 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $82.77 | $1,007 |
Vermont compared with its neighbors
Vermont is in the EIA's New England region. July's price (23.75¢) was below the year-to-date average. It had the lowest price in its region.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 23.95 | +6.6% | 40 of 51 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79 | +15.2% | 43 of 51 |
| Connecticut | 27.97 | −7.7% | 45 of 51 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22 | −1.1% | 46 of 51 |
| Maine | 29.99 | +9.2% | 48 of 51 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14 | −0.3% | 49 of 51 |
Charging an EV in Vermont
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $7.60 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $91.24 a month to the bill. Size the circuit with the EV charger calculator.
Running backup power instead
A 7.5 kW portable generator at half load burns about 0.75 gallons of gasoline an hour, roughly 3.75 kWh. At $3.20 a gallon that is about 64¢ per kWh — 2.7 times Vermont's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.