WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Montpelier

Vermont

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The State of Electricity in Montpelier

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

Average monthly bill

January

$770highest

February

$570

March

$425

April

$274

May

$211

June

$199lowest

July

$214

August

$207

September

$206

October

$236

November

$273

December

$600

Carbon Emissions

0 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,587 kWh

Where does Montpelier’s electricity come from?

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

62%

Nuclear

24%

Hydroelectric

9%

Wind

5%

Solar

Solar energy in Montpelier

The state of solar in Montpelier

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

$15,468

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 Montpelier 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 Montpelier

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 ServiceFixed20¢
Residential Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle ServiceTOU15¢ to 20¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICETOU14¢ to 32¢
Residential Off Peak Electric Vehicle ServiceFixed16¢
RESIDENTIAL SEASONAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICETOU14¢ to 32¢

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