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Washington County, Vermont Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Washington County, VT is $144.66
  • The average electricity rate in Washington County, VT is 25.46¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Washington County, VT

The average residential electric bill in Washington County, VT is $144.66 per month. Washington County, VT is the 13th most expensive county in Vermont for electricity.

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Washington County, Vermont Electricity Overview

Washington County produces 100.00% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, resulting in a ranking of 3rd out of 14 counties in the state for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel sources.

Washington County emitted 107,972,687.15 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 3rd highest polluting county out of 14 counties in the state.

The burning of non-renewable fuel types has increased by 7.21% during the last 12 months in Washington County power generation facilities.

While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Washington County's average price is 52.16% above that at 25.46 cents per kilowatt hour.

Washington County emits 1,811.35 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,219.12.

With a population of 59,609 residents, Washington County is the 897th largest county in the US.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    505,630 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    8.48 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    952 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    952 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.02 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    107,972,687 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,811.35 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Barre

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Barre Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

26.23¢ per kWh

  • 10.88% higher than last month
  • 20.83% higher than November last year
  • 3.47% higher than the Vermont average
  • 53.99% higher than the US average
  • 171st in the state out of 180 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 37 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 52 since November last year
  • 29,310th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 677 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 720 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

22.35¢ per kWh

  • 1.71% higher than last month
  • 6.48% higher than November last year
  • 1.75% higher than the Vermont average
  • 35.54% higher than the US average
  • 142nd in the state out of 180 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since November last year
  • 28,133rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 356 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$131.32 per month

  • 11.38% higher than last month
  • 0.72% lower than November last year
  • 6.95% higher than the Vermont average
  • 11.06% higher than the US average
  • 179th in the state out of 180 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
  • 21,398th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,673 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,438 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$127.84 per month

  • 0.06% lower than last month
  • 6.3% higher than November last year
  • 2.24% higher than the Vermont average
  • 10.13% lower than the US average
  • 142nd in the state out of 180 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since November last year
  • 11,770th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 201 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 930 since November last year

Barre, VT Electricity Overview

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Barre's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 22.35 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.98% less than Vermont's average rate of 22.57 cents, resulting in the city ranking 142nd lowest for average electricity price out of 180 cities in the state. Green Mountain Power is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $127.84. This is 13.13% lower than the nationwide average of $147.16.

Barre has zero electricity plants. About 1,793.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 51st worst polluter in the state out of 180 cities. At 1,793.79 kilograms per person and 8,514 residents in the city, the city emits 15,272,333.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Barre

Barre residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.262/kWh$0.163/kWh$176.48/mo.$74.78/mo.
142nd22.35¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Barre
142nd$127.84Average residential monthly electricity bill for Barre Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Barre, Vermont

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Green Mountain PowerBUNDLED22.63133.811,609,512364,159,000

Montpelier, VT Electricity Overview

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Montpelier's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 23.37 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 3.53% above the state's average rate of 22.57 cents. Green Mountain Power is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $131.38. This is 10.72% lower than the nationwide average of $147.16.

Montpelier has zero electricity plants. About 1,793.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 51st worst polluter in the state out of 180 cities. At 1,793.79 kilograms per person and 7,966 residents in the city, the city emits 14,289,335.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Montpelier

Montpelier residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.270/kWh$0.172/kWh$179.64/mo.$80.01/mo.
174th23.37¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Montpelier
173rd$131.38Average residential monthly electricity bill for Montpelier Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Montpelier, Vermont

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Green Mountain PowerBUNDLED22.63133.811,609,512364,159,000
Washington Electric CoopBUNDLED29.95164.382,32070,218.4921,031,026.43

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Northfield CDP, VT Electricity Overview

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Northfield CDP's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 36.50% below the state's average rate of 22.57 cents. Northfield Electric is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $79.86. This is 45.74% lower than the nationwide average of $147.16.

Northfield CDP has zero electricity plants. About 1,793.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 51st worst polluter in the state out of 180 cities. At 1,793.79 kilograms per person and 4,680 residents in the city, the city emits 8,394,939.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Northfield CDP

Northfield CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.117/kWh$114.86/mo.$54.46/mo.
7th14.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Northfield CDP
4th$79.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for Northfield CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Northfield CDP, Vermont

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northfield ElectricBUNDLED14.9388.4111,067.811,652,436.97

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Washington County, Vermont Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Washington County, Vermont

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Washington County VT Kerosene 95211,247,94411,310.871

Washington County, Vermont Production Fuel Makeup

KEROSENE
Kerosene
Kerosene
Kerosene
Kerosene
Kerosene
Kerosene
Kerosene
Kerosene
Kerosene
Kerosene
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For the purpose of electricity production, Washington County's top fuel type is Kerosene, making up 100.00%, or 952 megawatt hours of generation in the county. Releasing 107,972,687.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county is the 3rd highest out of 14 counties in Vermont for total pollution from electricity consumption. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 1,811.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 2671st ranked county in the nation for CO2 pollution released per capita. Washington County has one electricity generation plant in the county.

Washington County, Vermont Net Metering

Approximately 100.00% of the electric suppliers in Washington County offer net metering to their consumers. Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Vermont has decent laws for consumers interested in installing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Washington County who report energy loss data had an average of 5.02% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The countrywide average is 2.43%, resulting in Washington County having a rank of 2007th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Washington County:

  • Barre, Vermont:
    • Green Mountain Power: 100.00%
  • Marshfield, Vermont:
    • Green Mountain Power: 50.00%
    • Washington Electric Coop: 50.00%
  • Montpelier, Vermont:
    • Green Mountain Power: 89.75%
    • Washington Electric Coop: 10.25%
  • Waterbury, Vermont:
    • Green Mountain Power: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Washington County, Vermont?

Washington County, Vermont has one active power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Washington County, Vermont?

The largest electricity company in Washington County, Vermont by total customer count is Green Mountain Power.

How many electric companies offer service in Washington County, Vermont?

Washington County, Vermont has 4 electricity suppliers serving customers in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Washington County, Vermont?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Green Mountain Power16,734
2Washington Electric Coop4,315
3Northfield Electric1,814
4Hardwick Electric866

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-07-31