Electricity rates in 05402 — Burlington, VT
Homes in ZIP 05402 pay about 20.3¢ per kWh (City of Burlington Electric (VT), Jan–Aug 2026). The Vermont average is 23.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
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.
Where ZIP 05402 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in VT |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Burlington Electric (VT) Municipal | 20.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $79 | 17,861 |
| Green Mountain Power Corp Investor Owned · serves Chittenden | 24.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $129 | 226,675 |
| Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc. Cooperative · serves Chittenden | 25.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $130 | 35,964 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Chittenden; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Vermont price trend
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.
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 about 05402
How much does electricity cost in 05402?
About 20.3¢ per kWh for homes (City of Burlington Electric (VT), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $183.
Who is the electric utility for 05402?
City of Burlington Electric (VT), with about 17,861 residential customers in Vermont; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in VT getting more expensive?
The Vermont residential average was 23.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 7.9% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.