Washington Electric Coop: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Washington Electric Coop

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About Washington Electric Coop

Washington Electric Coop supplies electricity for 3 cities in the state. The company is an electric cooperative. A total of 10,847 customers (94.11% residential customers, 5.82% commercial customers and 0.07% industrial accounts) are provided electricity by the company. The average residential electricity rate for customers of Washington Electric Coop is around 26.39 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.90% above Vermont's average price of 20.80 cents. In 2022 the company sold 94.83% of their disposition via normal retail sales to end users. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of multiple sources of megawatt hours including 641 megawatt hours produced by power facilities owned by the company and 77,646 megawatt hours purchased by way of wholesale channels. In 2022, the supplier had revenue of $17,384,000 from retail electricity sales to end users.

The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Washington Electric Coop is $125.22 per month, while the state average is $117.26. Consumers of the supplier have a 5.88% markup compared to the rest of the state. Washington Electric Coop produces 49,443 megawatt hours from their production plants, which ranks them as the 403rd highest producer of electricity of all 3526 electricity suppliers in the country. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase power at wholesale rates from other providers and then resell to their consumers. The supplier is the 9th largest producer of hydroelectric power in Vermont out of 17 suppliers.

Washington Electric Coop Net Metering

Consumers of Washington Electric Coop are able to participate in net metering, which is a positive for both parties. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for citizens. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra kilowatt hours back to their electricity supplier, making the installation of these alternative sources more financially friendly.

Energy Loss

Electricity providers regularly submit data on energy lost through electricity transmission to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Washington Electric Coop recently reported a loss of 4.76% of their total electricity generation amount. These averages enable us to compare and contrast the grid efficiencies of the various providers who operate around the US. Washington Electric Coop has received a rank of 818th best out of 3526 companies who report energy loss in the US and 3rd best out of 17 in Vermont.

Washington Electric Coop Rate & Electric Bills

Washington Electric Coop residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.275/kWh$0.206/kWh$155.96/mo.$85.28/mo.
2877th26.39¢Washington Electric Coop's Average residential price per kWh
1583rd$125.22Average monthly electricity bill for Washington Electric Coop's residential customers

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Washington Electric Coop Overview

  • Company Type:Cooperative
  • Headquarters:40 Church Street
    East Montpelier, Vermont 05651
    United States of America
  • CEO:Louis Porter

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  • States Served:
    • Vermont
  • Counties Served:
    • Washington County
    • Caledonia County
    • Orange County
  • Major Cities Served:See all cities

Quick Facts About Washington Electric Coop

Based on megawatt hours generated, Washington Electric Coop is the 10th largest electricity company out of 31 suppliers in the state.

Washington Electric Coop produces 49,443 megawatt hours (or 100.00% of their total production) from the use of sustainable fuel sources in their power generation plants.

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Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
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Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
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Energy Loss

Washington Electric Coop's energy loss due to business operations.

-4.76%

Total Energy Loss

3,646MWh

818 National Rank

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Washington Electric Coop State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Vermont10,84717,056,598.54100%

Washington Electric Coop County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Caledonia County30,402621.66$114.77/mo
Orange County29,286223.50$124.44/mo
Washington County59,609423.30$122.50/mo

Cities Washington Electric Coop Has Coverage

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

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Washington Electric Coop FAQ:

What percentage of Washington Electric Coop's electricity is generated from renewable fuels?

Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Washington Electric Coop produce 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.

How much is the average bundled bill for Washington Electric Coop customers each month?

Consumers of Washington Electric Coop pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $125.22.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Washington Electric Coop customers?

Customers of Washington Electric Coop, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 26.39 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What is the phone number for Washington Electric Coop?

Washington Electric Coop's customer service phone number is (800) 932-5245

What cities does Washington Electric Coop sell electricity in?

Washington Electric Coop has customers in 3 cities in the country.

Who is the CEO of Washington Electric Coop?

The current CEO of Washington Electric Coop is Louis Porter.

How many counties does Washington Electric Coop offer service in?

There are 3 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Washington Electric Coop including Vermont.

What percentage of Washington Electric Coop's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?

Washington Electric Coop generates 0% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-04-04