Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in Vermont
Vermont's average residential electricity rate is 24.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 41st cheapest in the country, 35% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $2.27 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
7.5¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.27
9.1 kWh
Per year
$27.27
110 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.7¢ | $1.14 | $13.63 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 7.5¢ | $2.27 | $27.27 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.54 | $54.53 |
Vermont vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a christmas lights in Vermont?
At Vermont's current average residential rate of 24.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 7.5¢ per day, $2.27 per month, or $27.27 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.27 per month here versus $1.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Vermont right now?
Vermont residents pay an average of 24.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 41st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.