WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Dorset

Vermont

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The State of Electricity in Dorset

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Dorset

Average monthly bill

January

$938highest

February

$726

March

$505

April

$354

May

$262

June

$238lowest

July

$259

August

$248

September

$254

October

$297

November

$358

December

$706

Carbon Emissions

0 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,951 kWh

Where does Dorset’s electricity come from?

Dorset's energy comes from Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 63% of Dorset's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 24%. Wind provides 9% of the energy in Dorset. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Dorset.

62%

Nuclear

24%

Hydroelectric

9%

Wind

5%

Solar

Solar energy in Dorset

The state of solar in Dorset

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$19,742

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Dorset can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in Dorset

Green Mountain Power

Green Mountain Power Rates

Green Mountain Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Rate 14: Residential Time-of-Use & Critical PeakTOU11¢ to 61¢
Residential Off Peak Electric Vehicle ServiceFixed16¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICETOU14¢ to 32¢
RESIDENTIAL SEASONAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICETOU14¢ to 32¢
Residential Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle ServiceTOU15¢ to 20¢
Residential ServiceFixed20¢

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