Vermont Electricity: Generation Mix and Retail Prices
Vermont generated 2.26 TWh of electricity in 2025, 53% of it from hydro. The average retail price was 19.39 US cents/kWh in 2025. These are EIA statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are not real time.
Key Facts
- Vermont generated 2.26 TWh of electricity in 2025, the 50th most of the 51 states and DC.
- Hydro was the largest source of Vermont's electricity in 2025, at 53.4% of generation.
- Bioenergy was the second largest source of Vermont's electricity in 2025, at 18.9% of generation.
- Vermont's electricity generation fell from 5.48 TWh in 2001 to 2.26 TWh in 2025.
- The average retail price of electricity in Vermont was 19.39 US cents/kWh in 2025, the 11th highest of the 51 states and DC.
- Residential customers in Vermont paid an average of 22.92 US cents/kWh in 2025.
- Vermont generated 181 GWh of electricity in June 2026.
Key Figures
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 2.26 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Generation rank | 50 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Average retail price, all sectors | 19.39 US cents/kWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Price rank, highest first | 11 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail sales | 5.47 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail customers | 379,101 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail revenue | USD 1,061 million | 2025 · EIA |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 1.21 TWh | 53.4% |
| Bioenergy | 426 GWh | 18.9% |
| Wind | 384 GWh | 17.0% |
| Solar | 236 GWh | 10.5% |
| Gas | 1.09 GWh | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025. Utility scale generation, all sectors; small scale solar is not included.
Year by Year
EIA annual statistics, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
| Year | Hydro | Bioenergy | Wind | Solar | Gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 884 GWh | 370 GWh | 12.1 GWh | n/a | 11.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 1.11 TWh | 356 GWh | 10.4 GWh | n/a | 3.28 GWh |
| 2003 | 1.15 TWh | 394 GWh | 10.8 GWh | n/a | 2.03 GWh |
| 2004 | 1.19 TWh | 393 GWh | 11.4 GWh | n/a | 3.22 GWh |
| 2005 | 1.21 TWh | 410 GWh | 11.5 GWh | n/a | 2.24 GWh |
| 2006 | 1.52 TWh | 439 GWh | 10.7 GWh | n/a | 1.88 GWh |
| 2007 | 647 GWh | 453 GWh | 10.5 GWh | n/a | 1.89 GWh |
| 2008 | 1.49 TWh | 415 GWh | 10.2 GWh | n/a | 2.66 GWh |
| 2009 | 1.49 TWh | 417 GWh | 11.6 GWh | n/a | 4.43 GWh |
| 2010 | 1.35 TWh | 468 GWh | 13.9 GWh | n/a | 3.78 GWh |
| 2011 | 1.42 TWh | 398 GWh | 33.2 GWh | 1.82 GWh | 3.28 GWh |
| 2012 | 1.15 TWh | 353 GWh | 107 GWh | 5.06 GWh | 2.54 GWh |
| 2013 | 1.29 TWh | 491 GWh | 236 GWh | 17.3 GWh | 3.03 GWh |
| 2014 | 1.18 TWh | 453 GWh | 311 GWh | 23.5 GWh | 2.46 GWh |
| 2015 | 1.14 TWh | 465 GWh | 325 GWh | 48.0 GWh | 1.49 GWh |
| 2016 | 1.08 TWh | 477 GWh | 291 GWh | 59.0 GWh | 1.97 GWh |
| 2017 | 1.28 TWh | 448 GWh | 305 GWh | 98.8 GWh | 1.81 GWh |
| 2018 | 1.27 TWh | 426 GWh | 373 GWh | 107 GWh | 1.80 GWh |
| 2019 | 1.34 TWh | 426 GWh | 377 GWh | 147 GWh | 1.85 GWh |
| 2020 | 1.13 TWh | 459 GWh | 384 GWh | 183 GWh | 2.02 GWh |
| 2021 | 1.09 TWh | 496 GWh | 338 GWh | 173 GWh | 2.05 GWh |
| 2022 | 1.14 TWh | 422 GWh | 409 GWh | 202 GWh | 1.50 GWh |
| 2023 | 1.54 TWh | 403 GWh | 340 GWh | 192 GWh | 1.26 GWh |
| 2024 | 1.28 TWh | 398 GWh | 355 GWh | 217 GWh | 1.07 GWh |
| 2025 | 1.21 TWh | 426 GWh | 384 GWh | 236 GWh | 1.09 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Largest source | Average retail price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.26 TWh | Hydro 53.4% | 19.39 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 2.26 TWh | Hydro 56.8% | 18.41 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 2.48 TWh | Hydro 62.1% | 17.53 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 2.18 TWh | Hydro 52.2% | 16.99 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 2.11 TWh | Hydro 51.8% | 16.34 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 2.16 TWh | Hydro 52.4% | 16.33 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 2.29 TWh | Hydro 58.4% | 15.36 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 2.18 TWh | Hydro 58.2% | 15.13 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 2.14 TWh | Hydro 59.8% | 14.60 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 1.91 TWh | Hydro 56.4% | 14.46 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Retail Electricity Prices
Average revenue per kWh sold, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, US cents/kWh
| Year | All sectors | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10.86 US cents/kWh | 12.67 US cents/kWh | 11.28 US cents/kWh | 7.89 US cents/kWh |
| 2002 | 10.87 US cents/kWh | 12.78 US cents/kWh | 11.10 US cents/kWh | 7.90 US cents/kWh |
| 2003 | 10.98 US cents/kWh | 12.82 US cents/kWh | 11.29 US cents/kWh | 8.05 US cents/kWh |
| 2004 | 11.02 US cents/kWh | 12.94 US cents/kWh | 11.42 US cents/kWh | 7.96 US cents/kWh |
| 2005 | 10.95 US cents/kWh | 12.96 US cents/kWh | 11.33 US cents/kWh | 7.77 US cents/kWh |
| 2006 | 11.37 US cents/kWh | 13.39 US cents/kWh | 11.67 US cents/kWh | 8.33 US cents/kWh |
| 2007 | 12.04 US cents/kWh | 14.15 US cents/kWh | 12.29 US cents/kWh | 8.92 US cents/kWh |
| 2008 | 12.33 US cents/kWh | 14.48 US cents/kWh | 12.49 US cents/kWh | 9.19 US cents/kWh |
| 2009 | 12.75 US cents/kWh | 14.90 US cents/kWh | 12.93 US cents/kWh | 9.21 US cents/kWh |
| 2010 | 13.24 US cents/kWh | 15.57 US cents/kWh | 13.44 US cents/kWh | 9.53 US cents/kWh |
| 2011 | 13.80 US cents/kWh | 16.26 US cents/kWh | 14.00 US cents/kWh | 9.83 US cents/kWh |
| 2012 | 14.22 US cents/kWh | 17.01 US cents/kWh | 14.32 US cents/kWh | 9.98 US cents/kWh |
| 2013 | 14.61 US cents/kWh | 17.14 US cents/kWh | 14.66 US cents/kWh | 10.84 US cents/kWh |
| 2014 | 14.57 US cents/kWh | 17.47 US cents/kWh | 14.56 US cents/kWh | 10.23 US cents/kWh |
| 2015 | 14.41 US cents/kWh | 17.09 US cents/kWh | 14.54 US cents/kWh | 10.27 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 14.46 US cents/kWh | 17.37 US cents/kWh | 14.54 US cents/kWh | 10.23 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 14.60 US cents/kWh | 17.68 US cents/kWh | 14.61 US cents/kWh | 10.21 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 15.13 US cents/kWh | 18.02 US cents/kWh | 15.24 US cents/kWh | 10.66 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 15.36 US cents/kWh | 17.71 US cents/kWh | 15.98 US cents/kWh | 11.05 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 16.33 US cents/kWh | 19.54 US cents/kWh | 16.39 US cents/kWh | 11.20 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 16.34 US cents/kWh | 19.26 US cents/kWh | 16.59 US cents/kWh | 11.38 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 16.99 US cents/kWh | 19.93 US cents/kWh | 17.29 US cents/kWh | 11.88 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 17.53 US cents/kWh | 20.82 US cents/kWh | 18.00 US cents/kWh | 11.27 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 18.41 US cents/kWh | 21.90 US cents/kWh | 18.89 US cents/kWh | 11.58 US cents/kWh |
| 2025 | 19.39 US cents/kWh | 22.92 US cents/kWh | 19.92 US cents/kWh | 12.39 US cents/kWh |
| Sector, 2025 | Average price | Sales | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| All sectors | 19.39 US cents/kWh | 5.47 TWh | 379,101 |
| Residential | 22.92 US cents/kWh | 2.22 TWh | 314,791 |
| Commercial | 19.92 US cents/kWh | 1.98 TWh | 64,088 |
| Industrial | 12.39 US cents/kWh | 1.27 TWh | 222 |
| Transportation | 0.00 US cents/kWh | 0 TWh | 0 |
Prices are average revenue per kWh sold, including delivery charges and taxes collected by utilities, in nominal US cents.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
EIA monthly statistics, preliminary for recent months| Month | Generation | Average price, all sectors | Residential price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 181 GWh | 20.38 US cents/kWh | 24.44 US cents/kWh |
| May 2026 | 186 GWh | 20.54 US cents/kWh | 24.89 US cents/kWh |
| April 2026 | 181 GWh | 20.20 US cents/kWh | 24.56 US cents/kWh |
| March 2026 | 218 GWh | 20.48 US cents/kWh | 24.11 US cents/kWh |
| February 2026 | 163 GWh | 20.42 US cents/kWh | 23.27 US cents/kWh |
| January 2026 | 181 GWh | 20.14 US cents/kWh | 23.29 US cents/kWh |
| December 2025 | 190 GWh | 20.16 US cents/kWh | 23.22 US cents/kWh |
| November 2025 | 164 GWh | 20.31 US cents/kWh | 24.17 US cents/kWh |
| October 2025 | 151 GWh | 20.21 US cents/kWh | 24.78 US cents/kWh |
| September 2025 | 166 GWh | 19.74 US cents/kWh | 23.92 US cents/kWh |
| August 2025 | 184 GWh | 18.80 US cents/kWh | 22.27 US cents/kWh |
| July 2025 | 192 GWh | 18.95 US cents/kWh | 22.14 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of June 2026.