Burlington Electric
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About Burlington Electric
Burlington Electric is a municipally owned entity located in Burlington, Vermont and supplying power to customers in Chittenden County, Vermont. On recent government reports, the provider had a total of 21,933 electricity customers signed up for their services. This total is made up of 0.04% industrial accounts, 18.24% commercial customer accounts and 81.72% residential accounts. Customers of Burlington Electric are charged an average residential electricity rate of 19.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly for their customers, 18.61% higher than the average nationwide rate of 16.22 cents. In 2023 Burlington Electric sold 318,319 megawatt hours via retail sales to end users. The electricity generated in the company's power plants made up 39.82% of the electricity sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 60.25%. Their revenue in 2023 from electricity activities was $62,803,800, with $51,862,400 coming from retail sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $143.38, while the Burlington Electric average is 40.73% less at $84.98 per month. This is the 210th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the nation. They rank 217th in the nation out of the 3530 suppliers we track for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel types used. The company's electricity production facilities have output of 228.62 megawatt hours by burning natural gas. The company is able to generate 36,311 megawatt hours from hydroelectric power facilities, which ranks them as the 5th largest producer of hydroelectric power out of 17 suppliers in the state.
Customers of Burlington Electric can take advantage of net metering offerings, which is a positive for both parties. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unused wattage back to the grid.
Energy loss is part of the process when dealing with electricity transmission. Burlington Electric currently averages a loss of around 1.48% of the electricity they transmit. Burlington Electric's energy loss levels place them at of best out of the 17 providers that operate in Vermont and report energy loss and 175th best out of 3530 in the US.
Burlington Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Burlington Electric residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Burlington Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:585 Pine Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Darren Springer
Burlington Electric Contact
- Website:www.burlingtonelectric.com
- Customer Service Phone:(802) 865-7300
- Contact Page:www.burlingtonelectric.com
- Social Media:
Burlington Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.burlingtonelectric.com
- Outage Map:vtoutages.com
- Outage Phone:(802) 865-7300
- States Served:
- Vermont
- Counties Served:
- Chittenden County
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About Burlington Electric
Burlington Electric is the 3rd largest electricity company out of 17 suppliers in the state based on total megawatt hours sold.
As the 362nd largest producer of electricity in the country, Burlington Electric produces 129,784 megawatt hours of electricity.
Burlington Electric produces 0.54% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuels. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 700.62 megawatt hours, which is 3rd most out of 17 providers in the state.
Energy Loss
Burlington Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
4,798MWh
175 National Rank
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Burlington Electric.
Customers Out:
0
Burlington Electric Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Burlington Electric Coverage Map
Burlington Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 21,947 | 56,998,460 | 3 | 100% |
Burlington Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | 169,301 | 3 | 22.85 | $132.99/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Burlington Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | VT | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 186,002 | 263,691,972.74 | 1,417.68 |
Burlington Electric Production Fuel Makeup
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Burlington Electric FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Burlington Electric customers?
Burlington Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 19.24 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 22.03 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.22 cents.
Who is the CEO of Burlington Electric?
Darren Springer is the CEO of Burlington Electric.
How much is the average bundled bill for Burlington Electric customers each month?
Customers of Burlington Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $84.98.
What percentage of Burlington Electric's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Burlington Electric produce 0.54% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Burlington Electric?
Burlington Electric owns or is associated with one power plant.
What is the phone number for Burlington Electric?
You can reach Burlington Electric by phone via (802) 865-7300.
What percentage of Burlington Electric's electricity is produced from renewable fuels?
Burlington Electric produces 99.46% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
