Utilities listed
3
Vermont, 2025
Homes counted
314 thousand
Residential customers
Average price
22.79 cents
Per kWh, Vermont
Average bill
$134.78
Per month
Utilities serving Vermont homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in VT | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | Investor-owned | 227,727 | 23.29 | $139.90 |
| Vermont Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 36,019 | 24.33 | $138.02 |
| City of Burlington Electric | Municipal | 17,974 | 19.80 | $84.81 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in VT counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Vermont's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in VT | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 1 | 227,727 | 80.8% |
| Municipal utility | 1 | 17,974 | 6.4% |
| Electric cooperative | 1 | 36,019 | 12.8% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Vermont utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 1 | 23.29 |
| Municipal utility | 1 | 19.80 |
| Electric cooperative | 1 | 24.33 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is City of Burlington Electric (17,974 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Vermont Electric Cooperative (36,019 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Vermont utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
How Vermont compares
The statewide average residential price is 22.79 cents per kWh and the average bill is $134.78 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Vermont electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 19.80 cents at City of Burlington Electric to 24.33 cents at Vermont Electric Cooperative.
Can you switch electric companies in Vermont?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the Vermont Public Utility Commission.
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Vermont electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Vermont?
Green Mountain Power serves the most residential customers in Vermont, about 228 thousand homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Vermont?
EIA lists 3 electric utilities with residential customers in Vermont for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Vermont utility has the lowest average price?
Among Vermont utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, City of Burlington Electric had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 19.80 cents per kWh and Vermont Electric Cooperative had the highest at 24.33 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Vermont?
Usually not. Households in Vermont buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.