Orleans County, Vermont Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Orleans County, VT is $128.34
- The average electricity rate in Orleans County, VT is 22.94¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Orleans County, VT
The average residential electric bill in Orleans County, VT is $128.34 per month. Orleans County, VT is the most expensive county in Vermont for electricity.
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Orleans County, Vermont Electricity Overview
Orleans County had a 26.79% increase in hydroelectric power production during the course of the past 12 months.
Orleans County saw a 11.68% rise in the amount of power generated by wind turbines around the county.
The monthly residential electric bill average in Orleans County is $128.34, compared to the state average bill of $130.47. Orleans County customers enjoy a 1.63% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow statesmen.
As the 899th largest producer of solar energy in the nation, Orleans County produces a total of 4,823 megawatt hours from solar.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Orleans County is Vermont Electric Cooperative.
Orleans County has a population of 27,317 citizens.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
231,238 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.46 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
259,742 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
259,742 MWh
Production per Capita
9.51 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
25,293,545 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
925.93 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Newport
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Newport Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
23.45¢ per kWh
- 1.79% lower than last month
- 9.79% higher than November last year
- 7.48% lower than the Vermont average
- 37.69% higher than the US average
- 44th in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank has increased by 123 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since November last year
- 28,808th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 132 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 375 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
23.19¢ per kWh
- 0.76% higher than last month
- 8.77% higher than November last year
- 5.58% higher than the Vermont average
- 40.64% higher than the US average
- 173rd in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 28,484th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 47 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$117.11 per month
- 5.58% higher than last month
- 4.05% higher than November last year
- 4.62% lower than the Vermont average
- 0.95% lower than the US average
- 45th in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
- 16,061st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,858 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,217 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$129.74 per month
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 10.04% higher than November last year
- 3.76% higher than the Vermont average
- 8.79% lower than the US average
- 172nd in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 128 since November last year
- 12,457th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 67 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,792 since November last year
Newport, VT Electricity Overview

Newport averages a residential electricity price of 23.19 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 4.00% more than Vermont's average price of 22.30 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $145.79, while the Newport average is 11.01% below at $129.74 per month. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.38 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting around 204.33 minutes. The countrywide averages of these two data points are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Newport has the 8th highest number of power producing plants of any city in Vermont, with one total power plant. Approximately 855.2 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the city from electricity consumption, making them the 173rd highest polluter in Vermont out of 180 cities. Total emissions in the city are 3,802,231.51 kilograms, which is the 23rd worst total amount of pollution for a city in Vermont. For the purpose of electricity generation, Newport's primary fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 100.00%, or 19,818 megawatt hours of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newport
Newport residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newport, Vermont
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Vermont Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 23.37 | 131.96 | 242,999.12 | 56,781,148 |
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Orleans, VT Electricity Overview

Orleans averages a residential electricity price of 13.48 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 39.54% less than Vermont's average price of 22.30 cents. Orleans, Vermont Electric Utility has an estimated 36 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $145.79, while the Orleans average is 47.61% lower at $76.38 per month.
The 9,184.52 megawatt hours consumed in Orleans must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 1,806.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 4th highest polluting city out of 180 cities in Vermont based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 1,959,979.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 46th largest amount in Vermont.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Orleans
Orleans residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Orleans, Vermont
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Orleans, Vermont Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.89 | 82.42 | 3,910.25 | 543,235.75 |
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Derby Line, VT Electricity Overview

Derby Line averages a residential electricity price of 23.19 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 4.00% more than Vermont's average price of 22.30 cents. Vermont Electric Cooperative has an estimated 15 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $129.74 per month, while the state average is $130.47. Consumers in Derby Line enjoy a 0.56% discount compared to other residents of Vermont.
The 6,374.14 megawatt hours consumed in Derby Line must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 1,806.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 48th highest polluting city out of 180 cities in Vermont based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 1,360,243.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 58th largest amount in Vermont.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Derby Line
Derby Line residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Derby Line, Vermont
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Vermont Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 23.37 | 131.96 | 242,999.12 | 56,781,148 |
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Orleans County, Vermont Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Orleans County, Vermont
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Kingdom Community WindGreen Mountain Power (100.00%) | Orleans County | VT | Wind | 176,907 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Coventry Clean Energy CorporationWashington Electric Coop (100.00%) | Orleans County | VT | Landfill Gas | 51,856 | 1 | 28,411,370.66 | 1 | 547.89 | 2 | ||
NewportGreat Bay Hydro Corp (100.00%) | Newport | VT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 19,818 | 18 | 2 | 2 | ||||
West CharlestonBarton Electric (100.00%) | Orleans County | VT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6,338 | 29 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Coventry Photovoltaic, LLCCoventry Photovoltaic, LLC (100.00%) | Orleans County | VT | Solar | 2,412 | 31 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Barton Solar FarmBarton Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Orleans County | VT | Solar | 2,411 | 32 | 1 | 1 |
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Vermont Electric Cooperative | 11,272 |
2 | Barton Electric | 1,905 |
3 | Hardwick Electric | 1,534 |
4 | Orleans, Vermont Electric Utility | 642 |
How many power plants are within Orleans County, Vermont?
There are 6 active electricity plants located in Orleans County, Vermont