EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

City of Burlington Electric (VT) electricity rates

City of Burlington Electric (VT) (municipal) residential customers paid about 20.3¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $79 for 420 kWh a month.

Avg. home price20.3¢per kWh
Residential customers17,861VT, 2024
Avg. monthly use420kWh
Commercial17.8¢per kWh
Industrial13.7¢per kWh

What a month costs with City of Burlington Electric (VT)

500 kWh / month$101
900 kWh / month$183
1,200 kWh / month$243

Monthly cost at the average price of 20.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Vermont averageU.S. averageCity of Burlington Electric (VT)
Aug 202623.8¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+7.9%22.1¢
vs. 5 years ago+24.8%19.1¢
Record high25.2¢Nov 2024
Avg. home bill$142596 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, New England30.5¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the New England region, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is City of Burlington Electric (VT)’s electricity rate?

About 20.3¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average City of Burlington Electric (VT) electric bill?

$79 a month in 2024, for an average of 420 kWh (EIA-861).

Is City of Burlington Electric (VT) cheaper than the Vermont average?

Yes: 20.3¢ versus the Vermont average of 23.8¢ (Aug 2026).