Bennington County, Vermont Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Bennington County, Vermont Electricity Overview
The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Bennington County pay an average rate of 32.73% more than the national average at 21.40 cents per kilowatt hour.
Bennington County emits 1,181.15 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 2,464.63.
Bennington County generates 31.11% of their required electricity and must import the additional 68.89% from other counties.
With total production of 96,327 megawatt hours, Bennington County is the 1001st highest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties.
Wind produces 96,327 megawatt hours of electricity in Bennington County. This equals roughly 2.59 megawatt hours per person in Bennington County being produced from wind power, giving the county a rank of 2nd highest county in Vermont out of 14 counties in that category.
Over the last year, Bennington County has seen a 9.60% decrease in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
309,665 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.32 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
96,327 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
96,327 MWh
Production per Capita
2.59 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
43,980,098 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,181.15 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Bennington CDP
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Rates and Production Categories
Bennington CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
22.01¢ per kWh
- 1.71% higher than last month
- 4.28% higher than April last year
- 0.73% higher than the Vermont average
- 30.15% higher than the US average
- 140th in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 27,792nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 373 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 131 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
21.44¢ per kWh
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 3.98% higher than April last year
- 1.13% higher than the Vermont average
- 32.97% higher than the US average
- 140th in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 26 since April last year
- 28,196th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 166 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 132 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$110.48 per month
- 16.34% lower than last month
- 7.72% higher than April last year
- 0.02% higher than the Vermont average
- 2.01% lower than the US average
- 143rd in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 17,836th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,304 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,789 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$123.89 per month
- 0.54% higher than last month
- 5.54% higher than April last year
- 2.78% higher than the Vermont average
- 8.96% lower than the US average
- 169th in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 11,522nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 64 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,724 since April last year
Bennington CDP, VT Electricity Overview
Bennington CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 21.44 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 1.13% higher than Vermont's average rate of 21.20 cents and 32.97% higher than the US average of 16.12 cents. Consumers in Bennington CDP are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 280.8 minutes. Green Mountain Power has an estimated 219 residential customers, which is more than all other providers in the city.
Electricity consumption in Bennington CDP creates 15,039,283.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 4th largest emissions amount of any city in Vermont. This total also equates to a ranking of 4th highest in Vermont for emissions per resident with an average of 1,714.46 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Bennington CDP has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bennington CDP
Bennington CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bennington CDP, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 21.40 | 123.88 | 1,571,177 | 336,234,000 |
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Manchester Center CDP, VT Electricity Overview
Manchester Center CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 21.44 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 1.13% higher than Vermont's average rate of 21.20 cents and 32.97% higher than the US average of 16.12 cents. Consumers in Manchester Center CDP are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 280.8 minutes. Green Mountain Power has an estimated 210 residential customers, which is more than all other providers in the city.
Electricity consumption in Manchester Center CDP creates 3,593,517.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 29th largest emissions amount of any city in Vermont. This total also equates to a ranking of 74th highest in Vermont for emissions per resident with an average of 1,714.46 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Manchester Center CDP has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Manchester Center CDP
Manchester Center CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Manchester Center CDP, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 21.40 | 123.88 | 1,571,177 | 336,234,000 |
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Arlington CDP, VT Electricity Overview
Arlington CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 21.44 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 1.13% higher than Vermont's average rate of 21.20 cents and 32.97% higher than the US average of 16.12 cents. Consumers in Arlington CDP are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 280.8 minutes. Green Mountain Power has an estimated 176 residential customers, which is more than all other providers in the city.
Electricity consumption in Arlington CDP creates 2,715,711.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 35th largest emissions amount of any city in Vermont. This total also equates to a ranking of 74th highest in Vermont for emissions per resident with an average of 1,714.46 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Arlington CDP has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arlington CDP
Arlington CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Arlington CDP, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 21.40 | 123.88 | 1,571,177 | 336,234,000 |
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Electricity Production in Bennington County, Vermont
Power Plants in Bennington County, Vermont
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deerfield Wind LLCAvangrid (100.00%) | Bennington County | VT | Wind | 87,041 | ||||
Searsburg Wind TurbineGreen Mountain Power (100.00%) | Bennington County | VT | Wind | 9,286 |
Bennington County, Vermont Details
Roughly 43,980,098.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Bennington County because of electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 13th highest in the state for pollution per person from electricity consumption. Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Bennington County. Bennington County has the 331st most power generation plants of any county in the nation, with 2 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Bennington County:
- Manchester, Vermont:
- Green Mountain Power: 100.00%
- North Bennington, Vermont:
- Green Mountain Power: 100.00%
- Old Bennington, Vermont:
- Green Mountain Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Bennington County, Vermont?
By total revenue, Green Mountain Power is the largest electricity provider in Bennington County, Vermont.
How many power plants are in Bennington County, Vermont?
Bennington County, Vermont is home to 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Bennington County, Vermont?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Mountain Power | 30,504 |
