How Green Mountain Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Green Mountain Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Burlington Electric | 18.88 | 17,861 | -3.21 | -$346 |
| Green Mountain Power Corp (this page) | 22.09 | 226,675 | — | — |
| Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc | 23.26 | 35,964 | +1.17 | +$126 |
2 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Green Mountain Power. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Green Mountain Power customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Green Mountain Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Green Mountain Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | City of Burlington Electric | 18.88 | +$346 |
| Chittenden | City of Burlington Electric | 18.88 | +$346 |
| Orange | City of Burlington Electric | 18.88 | +$346 |
| Rutland | City of Burlington Electric | 18.88 | +$346 |
| Washington | City of Burlington Electric | 18.88 | +$346 |
| Windham | City of Burlington Electric | 18.88 | +$346 |
| Windsor | City of Burlington Electric | 18.88 | +$346 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 21.02 | 22.09 | +5.1% |
| Residential customers | 225,952 | 226,675 | +0.3% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Vermont electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Green Mountain Power bill
Vermont is a regulated retail market — Green Mountain Power customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: puc.vermont.gov.
Counties served (VT, EIA-861 2024)
Addison · Bennington · Caledonia · Chittenden · Essex · Franklin · Lamoille · Orange · Orleans · Rutland · Washington · Windham · Windsor
Questions people ask
- Is Green Mountain Power Corp more expensive than other Vermont utilities?
- Green Mountain Power Corp customers paid an average 22.09 cents/kWh in 2024 — in line with the Vermont volume-weighted average of 22.11 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Green Mountain Power Corp?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Vermont has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (puc.vermont.gov).
- How many customers does Green Mountain Power Corp have?
- 226,675 residential customers in Vermont in 2024 across 13 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.