Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in Vermont
Vermont's average residential electricity rate is 23.8¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 40th cheapest in the country, 30% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $2.17 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
7.1¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.17
9.1 kWh
Per year
$26.06
110 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.6¢ | $1.09 | $13.03 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 7.1¢ | $2.17 | $26.06 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.34 | $52.12 |
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 23.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 7.1¢ per day, $2.17 per month, or $26.06 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 30% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.17 per month here versus $1.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Vermont right now?
Vermont residents pay an average of 23.8¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 40th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.