Vermont Utility Cost Calculator
Calculate utility costs in Vermont using real EIA electricity (23.75¢/kWh) and natural gas rates. Estimated electric ~$136/mo, gas ~$75/mo, water ~$45/mo for a typical home.
Typical total monthly utility bill in Vermont: $335 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $136 electricity, $75 natural gas, $45 water/sewer, and $79 internet under this page's default assumptions. Change the inputs below, or compare states with the utility bill estimator.
| Measure | Vermont | Rank, normal or source |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity price, July 2026 | 23.75¢ per kWh (July 2025 22.14¢, +7.3%) | 11th highest of 50; 30% above U.S. |
| Use per home, 2024 | 574 kWh a month | 44th highest of 50; 34% below U.S. |
| Electric bill | 574 kWh × 23.75¢ = $136.33, about $136 | 2024: $125.66 at 21.9¢, 35th highest of 50 |
| Natural gas, 2025 average | $18 per Mcf (about $1.74 per therm) | 10th highest of 44 (2025 averages); July 2026 $32.73, not used |
| Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 2026 | 8,283 | normal 8,110, 2% above |
| Cooling degree days, same months | 277 | normal 276 |
| Home energy, 2024 | heating oil and propane 47.5%, electricity 24.4%, wood 14.1%, natural gas 11.9%, small-scale solar 1.9% | EIA SEDS, at the meter |
| In-state generation, 2024 | hydroelectric 56.8%, wind 15.7%, wood 15.4% | EIA-923 |
| Largest residential sellers, 2024 | Green Mountain Power Corp (investor-owned) 71.5%; Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc (cooperative) 10.8% | EIA-861 |
EIA (EPM 5.6.A, EIA-861, gas annual prices at 10.37 therms per Mcf) read 2026-10-11; NOAA CPC, EIA SEDS and EIA-923 2026-10-13.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
EIA use and prices for Vermont; home-size scaling, gas use, water and internet modeled
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the residential rate of Green Mountain Power Corp or your own utility.
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Pre-filled: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Residential, July 2026)
Pre-filled: EIA residential natural gas price, 2025 annual average ($18/Mcf)
Additional Details
Pre-filled: C2ER Cost of Living Index (via MERIC)
Monthly Electric Bill
Estimated • Based on your inputs
Total Monthly Utilities
$335.00
Annual Utility Costs
$4,020.00
Detailed Breakdown
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Vermont inputs: 574 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 23.75¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $18/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $1.7358/therm (EIA 2025 annual average); water $6.24 per 1,000 gallons and internet $79/month, both from cost-of-living index 113.4; income share on $82,730.
Key State Information
323,960 Vermont residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 113.4 · median household income $82,730.
What drives Vermont utility bills
Heating is Vermont's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 8,110 heating against 276 cooling degree days. The 2025–26 heating season peaked in Jan 2026.
Heating oil and propane supplied 47.5% of Vermont home energy in 2024, electricity 24.4%. Heating oil and propane are not priced here: add that fuel bill if your home burns either. Wood supplied 14.1%.
Green Mountain Power Corp sold 71.5% of Vermont's 2024 residential electricity, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc 10.8%.
| Month | Heating | Cooling |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 47 | 161 |
| Aug 2025 | 119 | 68 |
| Sep 2025 | 203 | 0 |
| Oct 2025 | 534 | 0 |
| Nov 2025 | 943 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,419 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,504 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,337 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,021 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 618 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 416 | 10 |
| Jun 2026 | 122 | 38 |
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What is the average electric bill in Vermont?
EIA 2024: $125.66 a month (574 kWh × 21.9¢). July 2026 price 23.75¢: $136.
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