Bennington County, Vermont Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Bennington County, Vermont Electricity Overview
Electricity from wind power produced in Bennington County totals 111,121 megawatt hours, ranking Bennington County 384th out of 3221 counties in the US for wind power production.
With 5,689 megawatt hours generated using solar, Bennington County is 7th in the state out of 14 counties for solar power electricity production.
Bennington County's average residential electricity rate is 20.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 39.14% above the US average rate of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.
Bennington County ranks 2nd highest county out of 14 counties in the state for electricity per resident produced from wind energy. Producing 111,121 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 37,347, this averages out to 2.98 megawatt hours per person per year from wind turbines.
Bennington County produces 42.83% of their required electricity and must import the additional 57.17% from nearby counties.
With 5,689 megawatt generated from solar power and 37,347 citizens in Bennington County, the county averages 0.15 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 508th in the nation out of 3221 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
319,070 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.54 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
136,649 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
136,649 MWh
Production per Capita
3.66 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
51,261,387 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,372.57 kg
Bennington CDP, VT Electricity Overview
Bennington CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 20.12 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 1.40% higher than Vermont's average rate of 19.84 cents and 39.14% higher than the US average of 14.46 cents. Consumers in Bennington CDP are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 270 minutes. Green Mountain Power has an estimated 217 residential customers, which is more than all other providers in the city.
Electricity consumption in Bennington CDP creates 21,114,536.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 4th largest emissions amount of any city in Vermont. This total also equates to a ranking of 3rd highest in Vermont for emissions per resident with an average of 2,400.74 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:
Electric Companies With Service in Bennington CDP, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 20.12 | 117.06 | 1,572,006 | 316,296,000 |
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Manchester Center CDP, VT Electricity Overview
Manchester Center CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 20.12 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 1.40% higher than Vermont's average rate of 19.84 cents and 39.14% higher than the US average of 14.46 cents. Consumers in Manchester Center CDP are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 270 minutes. Green Mountain Power has an estimated 208 residential customers, which is more than all other providers in the city.
Electricity consumption in Manchester Center CDP creates 5,149,594.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 22nd largest emissions amount of any city in Vermont. This total also equates to a ranking of 92nd highest in Vermont for emissions per resident with an average of 2,400.74 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:
Electric Companies With Service in Manchester Center CDP, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 20.12 | 117.06 | 1,572,006 | 316,296,000 |
North Bennington, VT Electricity Overview
North Bennington averages a residential electricity rate of 20.12 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 1.40% higher than Vermont's average rate of 19.84 cents and 39.14% higher than the US average of 14.46 cents. Consumers in North Bennington are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 270 minutes. Green Mountain Power has an estimated 85 residential customers, which is more than all other providers in the city.
Electricity consumption in North Bennington creates 4,119,675.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 30th largest emissions amount of any city in Vermont. This total also equates to a ranking of 3rd highest in Vermont for emissions per resident with an average of 2,400.74 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in North Bennington 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 North Bennington
North Bennington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in North Bennington, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 20.12 | 117.06 | 1,572,006 | 316,296,000 |
Electricity Production in Bennington County, Vermont
Power Plants in Bennington County, Vermont
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deerfield Wind LLCAvangrid (100.00%) | Bennington County | VT | Wind | 101,655 | ||||
SearsburgArcLight Capital (100.00%) | Bennington County | VT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 19,839 | ||||
Searsburg Wind TurbineGreen Mountain Power (100.00%) | Bennington County | VT | Wind | 9,466 | ||||
Battle Creek SolarEcos Energy LLC (100.00%) | Bennington County | VT | Solar | 3,349 | ||||
SVEP Solar Project CompanyClean Capital (100.00%) | Bennington County | VT | Solar | 2,340 |
Bennington County, Vermont Details
Coming in as the 9th highest ranked county out of 14 counties in Vermont, Bennington County releases 51,261,386.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the county, which amounts to 1,372.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Bennington County as the 10th highest polluting county in Vermont. Wind makes up 81.32% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Bennington County. Other fuel types used include Conventional Hydroelectric at 14.52% and Solar at 4.16%. Bennington County has the 9th highest power producing plants of any county in the state, with 5 total plants.
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 5 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Bennington County, Vermont?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Mountain Power | 30,210 |
