AC running cost in Vermont
A typical 2,000 sq ft Vermont home with average insulation and a 14 SEER2 central AC uses about 253 kWh a year for cooling: roughly $61, peaking in Jul at about $28.
At a glance
Vermont ranks 44th of 48 contiguous states for estimated yearly AC running cost. Its residential electricity price (23.95¢/kWh) is 32% higher than the U.S. average (18.19¢, EIA) and ranks 9th highest. Its climate brings 223 cooling degree days a year (46th most), so cooling demand is 80% lower than the 48-state average. Jul is the peak month, carrying about 46% of the year's AC cost; the meaningful cooling season runs Jun–Aug.
| Estimated yearly AC cost (2,000 sq ft, 14 SEER2) | $61 |
| Average across 48 contiguous states (unweighted) | $207 |
| Average residential price, July 2026 YTD | 23.95¢/kWh (U.S.: 18.19¢) |
| Single month, July 2026 | 23.75¢/kWh |
| Annual cooling degree days (NOAA, 1991–2020, base 65°F) | 223 (48-state avg 1,099) |
| Yearly savings, 18 vs 14 SEER2 | $13 |
We haven't verified utility-specific tariffs for Vermont yet, so this page uses the EIA statewide average. Your utility's rate may differ, so enter it in the calculator below.
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B and Table 5.6.A; NOAA NCEI nClimDiv. Statewide averages hide large local differences.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Price | CDD/yr | Yearly AC cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 29.38¢ | 618 | $206 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | 516 | $176 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | 299 | $91 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | 223 | $61 |
Same home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation, 14 SEER2) in each state.
Month by month
| Month | CDD | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May | 6 | 6 | $1 |
| Jun | 26 | 30 | $7 |
| Jul ★ | 104 | 117 | $28 |
| Aug | 78 | 88 | $21 |
| Sep | 10 | 12 | $3 |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | $0 |
★ peak month.
Yearly cooling cost by home size and SEER2
| Home | 13 SEER2 | 14 SEER2 | 16 SEER2 | 18 SEER2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft | $39 | $36 | $32 | $28 |
| 1,600 sq ft | $52 | $48 | $42 | $38 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $65 | $61 | $53 | $47 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $81 | $76 | $66 | $59 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $98 | $91 | $79 | $71 |
Average insulation; 23.95¢/kWh.
AC monthly running cost calculator
| Month | Cooling degree days | kWh | Cost |
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Price defaults to the state's EIA average residential price (July 2026 YTD); edit it to match your bill. Climate: NOAA state cooling degree days, 1991–2020 average. How this works.