Cost to Run a Electric Furnace 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 (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $434 per month.
Per hour
$2.86
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$14.28
5 hours/day
Per month
$434
1,824 kWh
Per year
$5,212
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $7.14 | $217 | $2,606 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $14.28 | $434 | $5,212 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $28.56 | $868 | $10,424 |
Vermont vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in Vermont?
At Vermont's current average residential rate of 23.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $14.28 per day, $434 per month, or $5,212 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 30% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $434 per month here versus $334 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.