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Vermont electric rates in 2026
What every Vermont utility actually charges, where the number comes from, and what it means for your bill.
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Every utility, side by side
What Vermont homeowners pay
| Utility | All-in rate | Full breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Residential average | ~20.8¢ | EIA |
| National average | 18.44¢ | Vermont is closest to it in New England |
| Regional average | 25.91¢ | New England |
| Market | Regulated | Utility set by address |
Figures as published August 2026. Each utility resets on its own schedule — check your bill for the rate on your account.
How Vermont works
Why the number is what it is
Green Mountain Power serves most of Vermont, with Vermont Electric Co-op and several municipal utilities covering the rest. Vermont is regulated — your utility is set by your address.
Vermont has the lowest residential rates in New England, helped by hydro imports and a different generation mix. That still puts it above the national average, and the per-kilowatt-hour math is what decides whether solar pays.
The honest cost picture
Two ways to pay for solar
If you buy the system you own the equipment, keep any renewable credits, and carry maintenance. If you use a PPA it is $0 upfront — we install and own the system, you buy the power it produces, and you only pay for what it actually generates.
The residential federal tax credit (25D) ended for systems purchased after December 31, 2025.
You will still see ads promising a 30% credit that “ends December 31.” Read the date on them. What remains applies to the owner of the system — which, under a PPA, is us. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice; talk to your tax professional.
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Sources
Where these numbers come from
Every figure on this page is drawn from a public filing or a published rate schedule. We update it when the utility resets.
- Vermont Public Utility Commission — rate filings
- ISO New England — wholesale market data
- U.S. Energy Information Administration — Electric Power Monthly
Last updated August 2026.
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