Cost to Run a Evaporative (Swamp) Cooler in Vermont
Vermont's average residential electricity rate is 24.6¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 41st cheapest in the country, 31% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a evaporative (swamp) cooler here costs $23.93 per month.
Per hour
$0.10
at 100–800 W
Per day
$0.79
8 hours/day
Per month
$23.93
97 kWh
Per year
$287
1,168 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.39 | $11.97 | $144 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.79 | $23.93 | $287 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $1.57 | $47.86 | $575 |
Vermont vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a evaporative (swamp) cooler in Vermont?
At Vermont's current average residential rate of 24.6¢/kWh (April 2026), a evaporative (swamp) cooler with typical usage costs about $0.79 per day, $23.93 per month, or $287 per year.
Is running a evaporative (swamp) cooler in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 31% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $23.93 per month here versus $18.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Vermont right now?
Vermont residents pay an average of 24.6¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 41st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.