Essex County, Vermont Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Essex County, Vermont Electricity Overview
Averaging generation of 5.23 megawatt hours per citizen a year, Essex County is 4 out of 14 counties in Vermont for production per capita.
About 90.04% of the county's production comes from hydroelectric power plants, making them 324th highest county in the United States out of 3230 counties for total hydroelectric generation.
Essex County uses 58.99% more megawatt hours than it produces.
At an average residential rate of 21.71 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Essex County pay a 34.67% markup from the national average price.
Hydroelectric power now accounts for 90.04% of the electricity generated in Essex County after a 22.26% in electricity generated using hydroelectric power.
Essex County generates 0.52 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar energy, giving the county a rank of 435th out of 3230 counties in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
49,666 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.32 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
31,238 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
31,238 MWh
Production per Capita
5.23 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,838,974 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
642.83 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Island Pond CDP
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Island Pond CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
23.49¢ per kWh
- 0.02% higher than last month
- 8.62% higher than April last year
- 7.48% higher than the Vermont average
- 38.87% higher than the US average
- 176th in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 29,179th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 294 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 803 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
22.08¢ per kWh
- 0.71% higher than last month
- 8.34% higher than April last year
- 4.16% higher than the Vermont average
- 36.96% higher than the US average
- 171st in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 131 since April last year
- 28,615th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 97 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 453 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$141.96 per month
- 0.44% lower than last month
- 11.01% higher than April last year
- 28.52% higher than the Vermont average
- 25.91% higher than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 28,485th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,182 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,188 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$123.52 per month
- 0.96% higher than last month
- 10.15% higher than April last year
- 2.48% higher than the Vermont average
- 9.23% lower than the US average
- 44th in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 11,354th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 362 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,626 since April last year
Island Pond CDP, VT Electricity Overview
Island Pond CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 22.08 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 4.16% more than the state's average price of 21.20 cents, which ranks the city 171st best average for electricity price out of 180 cities in the state. Island Pond CDP has 837 citizens, which is the 55th largest population for a city in the state. Consumers in the city experience 1.95 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 178.5 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Island Pond CDP residents average 1,732.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 1,450,092.99 kilograms, the city ranks 53rd highest in Vermont for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Island Pond CDP, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Island Pond CDP
Island Pond CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Island Pond CDP, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 22.12 | 123.52 | 239,431.76 | 52,956,108 |
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Lunenburg CDP, VT Electricity Overview
Lunenburg CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 21.44 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.13% more than the state's average price of 21.20 cents, which ranks the city 140th best average for electricity price out of 180 cities in the state. With a population of 333 residents, the city is the 103rd most populous city in Vermont. Green Mountain Power has an estimated 117 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.
Lunenburg CDP residents average 1,732.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 576,918.72 kilograms, the city ranks 101st highest in Vermont for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Lunenburg CDP, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lunenburg CDP
Lunenburg CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lunenburg CDP, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 21.40 | 123.88 | 1,571,177 | 336,234,000 |
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Canaan CDP, VT Electricity Overview
Canaan CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 22.08 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 4.16% more than the state's average price of 21.20 cents, which ranks the city 171st best average for electricity price out of 180 cities in the state. Canaan CDP has 300 citizens, which is the 110th largest population for a city in the state. Consumers in the city experience 1.95 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 178.5 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Canaan CDP residents average 1,732.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 519,746.59 kilograms, the city ranks 108th highest in Vermont for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Canaan CDP, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Canaan CDP
Canaan CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Canaan CDP, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 22.12 | 123.52 | 239,431.76 | 52,956,108 |
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Electricity Production in Essex County, Vermont
Power Plants in Essex County, Vermont
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gilman MillAmpersand Gilman Hydro LP (100.00%) | Essex County | VT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 28,128 | ||||
GSPP Gilman, LLCGreen Street Power Partners (100.00%) | Essex County | VT | Solar | 3,109.88 |
Essex County, Vermont Details
Essex County residents average 642.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 13th highest in the state out of 14 in this category. With total emissions of 3,838,974.2 kilograms, the county ranks 2835th highest in the United States for total pollution from electricity use. The county is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 1033rd most plants within a county out of the nation's 3230 counties. Essex County has about 90.04% of its electricity generated by Conventional Hydroelectric.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Essex County, Vermont?
The largest electricity company in Essex County, Vermont by total customer count is Green Mountain Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Essex County, Vermont?
Essex County, Vermont is home to 3 electricity companies operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Essex County, Vermont?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Mountain Power | 9,431 |
| 2 | Vermont Electric Cooperative | 8,955 |
| 3 | Lyndonville Electric | 720 |
How many power plants are located within Essex County, Vermont?
There are 2 electricity plants located in Essex County, Vermont
