Electric Rates & Providers in Bennington County, VT

Bennington County, Vermont Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Bennington County, Vermont Electricity Overview

The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 15.90 cents, while residents of Bennington County pay an average rate of 30.65% more than the national average at 20.77 cents per kilowatt hour.

Bennington County emits 1,330.11 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 2,598.39.

Bennington County generates 33.56% of their required electricity and must import the additional 66.44% from other counties.

With total production of 103,121 megawatt hours, Bennington County is the 976th highest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties.

Wind produces 103,121 megawatt hours of electricity in Bennington County. This equals roughly 2.77 megawatt hours per person in Bennington County being produced from wind power, giving the county a rank of 2nd highest county in Vermont out of 14 counties in that category.

Over the last year, Bennington County has seen a 6.73% decrease in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    307,245 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.25 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    103,121 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    103,121 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.77 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    49,526,618 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,330.11 kg

Bennington CDP, VT Electricity Overview

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Bennington CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 20.77 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 0.84% higher than Vermont's average rate of 20.60 cents and 30.65% higher than the US average of 15.90 cents. Consumers in Bennington CDP are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 280.8 minutes. Green Mountain Power has an estimated 218 residential customers, which is more than all other providers in the city.

Electricity consumption in Bennington CDP creates 17,562,110.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 4th largest emissions amount of any city in Vermont. This total also equates to a ranking of 69th highest in Vermont for emissions per resident with an average of 2,002.06 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Bennington CDP has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bennington CDP

Bennington CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.217/kWh$0.163/kWh$156.37/mo.$74.78/mo.
25th20.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bennington CDP
60th$118.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bennington CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bennington CDP, Vermont

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Green Mountain PowerBUNDLED20.72117.391,533,738317,796,000

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Manchester Center CDP, VT Electricity Overview

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Manchester Center CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 20.77 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 0.84% higher than Vermont's average rate of 20.60 cents and 30.65% higher than the US average of 15.90 cents. Consumers in Manchester Center CDP are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 280.8 minutes. Green Mountain Power has an estimated 209 residential customers, which is more than all other providers in the city.

Electricity consumption in Manchester Center CDP creates 4,196,327.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 29th largest emissions amount of any city in Vermont. This total also equates to a ranking of 69th highest in Vermont for emissions per resident with an average of 2,002.06 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Manchester Center CDP has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Manchester Center CDP

Manchester Center CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.217/kWh$0.163/kWh$156.37/mo.$74.78/mo.
25th20.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Manchester Center CDP
60th$118.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Manchester Center CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Manchester Center CDP, Vermont

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Green Mountain PowerBUNDLED20.72117.391,533,738317,796,000

Arlington CDP, VT Electricity Overview

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Arlington CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 20.77 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 0.84% higher than Vermont's average rate of 20.60 cents and 30.65% higher than the US average of 15.90 cents. Consumers in Arlington CDP are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 280.8 minutes. Green Mountain Power has an estimated 175 residential customers, which is more than all other providers in the city.

Electricity consumption in Arlington CDP creates 3,171,270.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 35th largest emissions amount of any city in Vermont. This total also equates to a ranking of 147th highest in Vermont for emissions per resident with an average of 2,002.06 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Arlington CDP has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arlington CDP

Arlington CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.217/kWh$0.163/kWh$156.37/mo.$74.78/mo.
25th20.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Arlington CDP
60th$118.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Arlington CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Arlington CDP, Vermont

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Green Mountain PowerBUNDLED20.72117.391,533,738317,796,000

Electricity Production in Bennington County, Vermont

Power Plants in Bennington County, Vermont

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Deerfield Wind LLCAvangrid (100.00%)
Bennington County VT Wind 93,429
Searsburg Wind TurbineGreen Mountain Power (100.00%)
Bennington County VT Wind 9,788

Bennington County, Vermont Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Roughly 49,526,617.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Bennington County because of electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 13th highest in the state for pollution per person from electricity consumption. Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Bennington County. Bennington County has the 303rd most power generation plants of any county in the nation, with 2 total plants.

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Bennington County, Vermont Net Metering

Bennington County is home to one electricity supplier. Fortunately for residents in the county who are interested in installing their own solar panels, the only supplier in the county has net metering practices in place. Some net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and Vermont has above average laws for consumers interested in investing in solar.

Energy Loss

Bennington County has an average of 4.07% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The United States average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Bennington County a rank of 966th best in the nation out of 3230.

Power Companies in Bennington County, Vermont

Providers In Each City in Bennington County:

  • Manchester, Vermont:
    • Green Mountain Power: 100.00%
  • North Bennington, Vermont:
    • Green Mountain Power: 100.00%
  • Old Bennington, Vermont:
    • Green Mountain Power: 100.00%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Bennington County, Vermont?

By total revenue, Green Mountain Power is the largest electricity provider in Bennington County, Vermont.

How many power plants are in Bennington County, Vermont?

Bennington County, Vermont is home to 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Bennington County, Vermont?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Green Mountain Power30,379

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-08-01