Chittenden County, Vermont Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chittenden County, Vermont Electricity Overview
Chittenden County is the 411th largest county in the nation.
As the 3rd highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita, Chittenden County generates 0.01 megawatt hours per person each year.
Burlington Electric is the largest electricity company in Chittenden County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
There was a 16.82% drop in CO2 emissions per capita within the preceding 12 months in Chittenden County.
Chittenden County uses 394.94% more megawatt hours than it generates.
The county is the 838th highest generator of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States, producing 284,478 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,407,994 MWh
Consumption per Capita
8.32 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
284,478 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
282,544 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,934 MWh
Production per Capita
1.68 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
480,765,170 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,839.71 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Burlington
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Burlington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
19.87¢ per kWh
- 1.25% higher than last month
- 3.05% higher than April last year
- 9.08% lower than the Vermont average
- 17.47% higher than the US average
- 19th 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
- 26,799th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 20 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 224 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
19.23¢ per kWh
- 0.26% higher than last month
- 3.97% higher than April last year
- 9.27% lower than the Vermont average
- 19.29% higher than the US average
- 19th 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
- 27,059th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 96 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 396 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$80.03 per month
- 14.57% lower than last month
- 6.09% higher than April last year
- 27.55% lower than the Vermont average
- 29.02% lower than the US average
- 7th in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 3,227th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,577 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 506 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$89.94 per month
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 4.51% higher than April last year
- 25.38% lower than the Vermont average
- 33.9% lower than the US average
- 8th in the state out of 180 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 1,970th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 77 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,252 since April last year
Burlington, VT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 19.23 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Burlington, which is 9.27% below the average state price of 21.20 cents and 19.29% above the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 21,569 total residential customers, Burlington Electric is the largest vendor in the city. Production from renewable fuels comes to 4.08 megawatt hours produced per resident.
Burlington is home to one power plant. Approximately 287,967,103.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released per year in the city from electricity consumption. More importantly, the city averages 6,441.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Burlington has approximately 99.79% of its electricity generated from Wood/Wood Waste Solids.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Burlington
Burlington residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Burlington, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Electric | BUNDLED | 18.27 | 75 | 91,837.5 | 87,356.87 | 15,962,995 |
| Green Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 21.40 | 123.88 | 56,717.91 | 1,571,177 | 336,234,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Burlington, Vermont include: 05401, 05403, 05408, 05405
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South Burlington, VT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 21.44 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in South Burlington, which is 1.13% above the average state price of 21.20 cents and 32.97% above the nationwide average of 16.12. The city is faced with an average of 1.97 power outages per customer a year. These outages are on average 280.8 minutes. In comparison, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage. Green Mountain Power is the largest supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
All of the electricity sold in South Burlington has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 34,361,299.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 1,714.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 9th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Burlington
South Burlington residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Burlington, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 21.40 | 123.88 | 11,155 | 1,571,177 | 336,234,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in South Burlington, Vermont include: 05401, 05403, 05408, 05482
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Essex Junction, VT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 21.44 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Essex Junction, which is 1.13% above the average state price of 21.20 cents and 32.97% above the nationwide average of 16.12. With an estimated 220 total residential customers, Green Mountain Power is the largest vendor in the city. The city's use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation is 4.89 megawatt hours per citizen.
Essex Junction is home to one power plant. Approximately 7,467,742.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released per year in the city from electricity consumption. More importantly, the city averages 713.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Essex Junction has approximately 99.68% of its electricity generated from Conventional Hydroelectric.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Essex Junction
Essex Junction residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Essex Junction, Vermont
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | BUNDLED | 21.40 | 123.88 | 51,394 | 1,571,177 | 336,234,000 |
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Electricity Production in Chittenden County, Vermont
Power Plants in Chittenden County, Vermont
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | VT | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 182,961 | 249,043,144.7 | 1,361.18 | |||
Essex Junction 19Green Mountain Power (100.00%) | Essex Junction | VT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 51,394 | 107,124.02 | 2.08 | ||
Georgia Mountain Community Wind FarmGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Chittenden County | VT | Wind | 24,857 | ||||
GMP Solar/Storage-Milton HybridGMP VT Microgrid LLC (100.00%) | Chittenden County | VT | Solar | 8,399 | ||||
GMP Solar/Storage-Essex HybridGMP VT Microgrid LLC (100.00%) | Chittenden County | VT | Solar | 7,459 | ||||
GMP Solar - WillistonGMP VT Solar LLC (100.00%) | Chittenden County | VT | Solar | 6,661 | ||||
GMP Solar - RichmondGMP VT Solar LLC (100.00%) | Chittenden County | VT | Solar | 2,747 |
Chittenden County, Vermont Details
In Chittenden County, Wood/Wood Waste Solids is 64.18% of the fuel utilized for electricity generation. Conventional Hydroelectric and Wind make up 18.01% and 8.74% of electricity generation, respectively. Electricity use in the county results in the release of 480,765,169.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 632nd largest amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. Additionally, the county ranks worst in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 2,839.71 kilograms of emissions per capita. Chittenden County has the 34th highest power generation plants of any county in the country, with 7 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Chittenden County:
- Burlington, Vermont:
- Burlington Electric: 69.50%
- Green Mountain Power: 30.50%
- Essex Junction, Vermont:
- Green Mountain Power: 100.00%
- Jericho, Vermont:
- Green Mountain Power: 97.40%
- Vermont Electric Cooperative: 2.60%
- South Burlington, Vermont:
- Green Mountain Power: 100.00%
- Winooski, Vermont:
- Green Mountain Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Chittenden County, Vermont?
By total megawatt hours sold, Burlington Electric is the largest electricity provider in Chittenden County, Vermont.
How many electric companies offer service in Chittenden County, Vermont?
There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Chittenden County, Vermont.
What electricity companies offer service in Chittenden County, Vermont?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington Electric | 21,667 |
| 2 | Green Mountain Power | 20,214 |
| 3 | Vermont Electric Cooperative | 3,465 |
How many power plants are located within Chittenden County, Vermont?
There are 7 active electricity plants in Chittenden County, Vermont
