Cost to Run a Phone Charger 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 (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs $0.14 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.4¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$0.14
0.5 kWh
Per year
$1.64
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 6.8¢ | $0.82 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.4¢ | $0.14 | $1.64 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.9¢ | $0.27 | $3.27 |
Vermont vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in Vermont?
At Vermont's current average residential rate of 24.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.4¢ per day, $0.14 per month, or $1.64 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.14 per month here versus $0.10 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.