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Orleans County, Vermont Electricity Overview

Over the course of the previous year Orleans County has seen a 62.10% increase in hydroelectric power generation.

Orleans County has recently seen a rise in electricity generation from solar energy of roughly 5.61% year over year.

With a population of 27,317 citizens, Orleans County is the 1572nd largest county by population in the nation.

When calculating by number of customers, Vermont Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Orleans County.

Orleans County ranks 1st in the state out of 14 counties in electricity generated from wind turbines.

Orleans County has the 1160th highest total electricity production out of 3230 counties in the US, generating 234,221 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    227,108 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.31 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    234,221 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    234,221 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    8.57 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    25,051,506 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    917.07 kg

Recent Energy News in Newport

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Newport Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

23.11¢ per kWh

  • 6.57% higher than last month
  • 9.25% higher than February last year
  • 7.43% higher than the Vermont average
  • 41.82% higher than the US average
  • 159th in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 23,878th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 156 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 447 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

21.77¢ per kWh

  • 0.75% higher than last month
  • 8.22% higher than February last year
  • 2.1% higher than the Vermont average
  • 28.5% higher than the US average
  • 159th in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 137 since February last year
  • 23,393rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 38 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$155.21 per month

  • 7.93% higher than last month
  • 9.83% higher than February last year
  • 11.95% higher than the Vermont average
  • 23.8% higher than the US average
  • 158th in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 136 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 19,822nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,673 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 543 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$121.29 per month

  • 0.96% higher than last month
  • 9.71% higher than February last year
  • 0.86% lower than the Vermont average
  • 8.48% lower than the US average
  • 20th in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 10,529th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 42 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,260 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

19.53¢ per kWh

  • 5.45% higher than last month
  • 10.14% higher than February last year
  • 4.97% higher than the Vermont average
  • 43.43% higher than the US average
  • 159th in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 138 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 24,046th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 250 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,686 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

17.21¢ per kWh

  • 0.88% higher than last month
  • 8.81% higher than February last year
  • 5.78% lower than the Vermont average
  • 21.86% higher than the US average
  • 21st in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 22,628th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 27 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 530 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$429.77 per month

  • 10.78% higher than last month
  • 12.74% higher than February last year
  • 7.37% lower than the Vermont average
  • 74.31% lower than the US average
  • 21st in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 8,349th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,149 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,081 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$368.93 per month

  • 1.11% higher than last month
  • 10.63% higher than February last year
  • 19.67% lower than the Vermont average
  • 77.54% lower than the US average
  • 21st in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 4,914th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 155 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,072 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.45¢ per kWh

  • 11.66% higher than last month
  • 10.51% higher than February last year
  • 19.09% higher than the Vermont average
  • 36.54% higher than the US average
  • 158th in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 22,480th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,224 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 78 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

12.98¢ per kWh

  • 0.83% higher than last month
  • 6.07% higher than February last year
  • 18.66% higher than the Vermont average
  • 27.17% higher than the US average
  • 159th in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 22,445th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 35 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 953 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$73,949.74 per month

  • 22.43% higher than last month
  • 8.52% higher than February last year
  • 34.56% lower than the Vermont average
  • 141.23% higher than the US average
  • 21st in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 23,636th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 808 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 197 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$55,802.06 per month

  • 0.87% higher than last month
  • 2.58% lower than February last year
  • 50.25% lower than the Vermont average
  • 63.7% higher than the US average
  • 21st in the state out of 159 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 22,734th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 61 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 720 since February last year

Newport, VT Electricity Overview

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Newport averages a residential electricity price of 21.78 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 3.68% more than Vermont's average price of 21.00 cents. Hydroelectric power makes up 100.00% of all electricity production in Newport after an increase of 77.47% in total megawatt hours generated from the source within the past 12 months. The city generates 15,294 megawatt hours from its power plants, which is the 7th highest total production for any city in Vermont.

Newport has the 8th highest number of power producing plants of any city in Vermont, with one total power plant. Approximately 1,001.4 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the city from electricity consumption, making them the 172nd highest polluter in Vermont out of 180 cities. Total emissions in the city are 4,452,220.18 kilograms, which is the 19th worst total amount of pollution for a city in Vermont. For the purpose of electricity generation, Newport's primary fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 100.00%, or 15,294 megawatt hours of generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newport

Newport residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.231/kWh$0.189/kWh$155.21/mo.$84.46/mo.
160th21.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Newport
30th$121.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Newport Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Newport, Vermont

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Vermont Electric CooperativeBUNDLED21.78121.29238,599.0551,956,339

Orleans, VT Electricity Overview

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Orleans averages a residential electricity price of 12.78 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 39.16% less than Vermont's average price of 21.00 cents. Orleans, Vermont Electric Utility has an estimated 38 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.3, while the Orleans average is 47.31% lower at $72.88 per month.

The 9,020.46 megawatt hours consumed in Orleans must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 1,708.18 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 54th highest polluting city out of 180 cities in Vermont based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 1,853,379.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 46th largest amount in Vermont.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Orleans

Orleans residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.131/kWh$0.128/kWh$74.04/mo.$70.16/mo.
2nd12.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Orleans
4th$72.88Average residential monthly electricity bill for Orleans Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Orleans, Vermont

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Orleans, Vermont Electric UtilityBUNDLED12.7872.883,983.62508,968.59

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Derby Line, VT Electricity Overview

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Derby Line averages a residential electricity price of 21.78 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 3.68% more than Vermont's average price of 21.00 cents. Vermont Electric Cooperative has an estimated 15 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Derby Line has the 60th largest population in the state, with 753 residents living within its borders.

The 6,260.28 megawatt hours consumed in Derby Line must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 1,708.18 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 54th highest polluting city out of 180 cities in Vermont based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 1,286,262.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 58th largest amount in Vermont.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Derby Line

Derby Line residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.231/kWh$0.189/kWh$155.21/mo.$84.46/mo.
160th21.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Derby Line
30th$121.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Derby Line Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Derby Line, Vermont

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Vermont Electric CooperativeBUNDLED21.78121.29238,599.0551,956,339

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Electricity Production in Orleans County, Vermont

Power Plants in Orleans County, Vermont

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Kingdom Community WindGreen Mountain Power (100.00%)
Orleans County VT Wind 159,346
Coventry Clean Energy CorporationWashington Electric Coop (100.00%)
Orleans County VT Landfill Gas 48,80125,836,144.67529.42
NewportGreat Bay Hydro Corp (100.00%)
Newport VT Conventional Hydroelectric 15,294
Orleans County VT Conventional Hydroelectric 5,336
Coventry Photovoltaic, LLCCoventry Photovoltaic, LLC (100.00%)
Orleans County VT Solar 2,886
Barton Solar FarmBarton Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Orleans County VT Solar 2,558

Orleans County, Vermont Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Orleans County, Wind is 68.03% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Landfill Gas and Conventional Hydroelectric make up the next highest amounts at 20.84% and 8.81%, respectively. Approximately 917.07 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the county from electricity consumption, making them the 12th highest polluter in Vermont out of 14 counties. This adds up to total emissions of 25,051,505.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the 2529th highest for total pollution in the nation. Orleans County has 6 power plants, which is 460th highest in the nation.

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
68.03%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
20.84%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
8.81%
SOLAR
Solar
2.32%

Orleans County, Vermont Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity companies in Orleans County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Vermont has commendable regulations for consumers interested in installing solar panels.

Energy Loss

Orleans County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 5.79% of their energy lost per year. The United States average is 2.87%, resulting in Orleans County receiving a rank of 2366th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Orleans County:

  • Albany, Vermont:
    • Vermont Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Barton, Vermont:
    • Vermont Electric Cooperative: 16.05%
    • Barton Electric: 83.95%
  • Derby Center, Vermont:
    • Vermont Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Derby Line, Vermont:
    • Vermont Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Newport, Vermont:
    • Vermont Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • North Troy, Vermont:
    • Vermont Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Orleans, Vermont:
    • Orleans, Vermont Electric Utility: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Orleans County, Vermont?

Orleans County, Vermont is home to 4 electricity providers offering service in the area.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Orleans County, Vermont?

The largest electricity company in Orleans County, Vermont by total revenue is Vermont Electric Cooperative.

Which electricity companies offer service in Orleans County, Vermont?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Vermont Electric Cooperative11,200
2Barton Electric2,005
3Hardwick Electric1,587
4Orleans, Vermont Electric Utility673

How many power plants are within Orleans County, Vermont?

There are 6 active electricity plants located in Orleans County, Vermont

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-01-25