Vermont Electricity Rates (2026)
22.9¢/kWhstate average
41.5% above national averageUtilities in Vermont
Individual utility data for Vermont is coming soon. The state average residential rate is 22.9¢/kWh.
Rate Outlook for Vermont
Vermont's average residential electricity rate is currently 22.9 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 27.1 cents/kWh by 2031 and 30.8 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.4% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 32.1 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for Vermont vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for Vermont (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25.4 | 25.6 | 25.3 |
| 2027 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 24.5 |
| 2028 | 24.8 | 25.1 | 24.9 |
| 2029 | 25.5 | 25.7 | 25.6 |
| 2030 | 26.2 | 26.5 | 26.4 |
| 2031 | 27.1 | 27.5 | 27.5 |
| 2032 | 27.9 | 28.6 | 28.2 |
| 2033 | 29.0 | 29.8 | 29.2 |
| 2034 | 29.8 | 30.6 | 29.8 |
| 2035 | 30.4 | 31.3 | 30.3 |
| 2036 | 30.8 | 32.1 | 30.8 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to Vermont's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.