Vermont Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
Vermont utilities do not yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so live counts here are limited. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
Vermont outage map by county
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Vermont counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
No county-level outages are being reported right now.
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No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Vermont power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Vermont since 2014 (Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2017) left as many as 74,170 customers (19.51% of the state) without power at once, driven by high winds. The next largest (Dec 14–27, 2022) peaked at 72,555 customers (Winter storm).
By EAGLE-I's count, Vermont customers averaged about 8 hr 15 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2022, at 13 hr 37 min per customer.
Outages peak in December (20% of outage time). Outage time in Vermont has risen recently: about 9 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2017 | 74,170(19.51%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 14–27, 2022 | 72,555(19.09%) | 14 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Nov 1–4, 2019 | 55,970(14.73%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 9–12, 2024 | 49,485(13.02%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Nov 27 – Dec 2, 2018 | 39,805(10.47%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 6 | Mar 14–19, 2023 | 37,523(9.87%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 7 | Dec 9–17, 2014 | 34,788(9.15%) | 9 | Winter storm |
| 8 | Nov 27–29, 2023 | 33,998(8.94%) | 3 | Winter storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Vermont electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Vermont, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | Investor Owned | 276,986 | Not reporting | |
| Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc | Cooperative | 41,444 | Not reporting | |
| City of Burlington Electric - (VT) | Municipal | 22,018 | Not reporting | |
| Washington Electric Coop - (VT) | Cooperative | 12,250 | Not reporting | |
| The Town of Lyndon Elec Dept - (VT) | Municipal | 6,297 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Hardwick | Municipal | 4,888 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Morrisville - (VT) | Municipal | 4,798 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Stowe - (VT) | Municipal | 4,659 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Swanton - (VT) | Municipal | 3,871 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Ludlow - (VT) | Municipal | 3,723 | Not reporting | |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 2,561 | Not reporting | |
| Barton Village, Inc | Municipal | 2,188 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Northfield - (VT) | Municipal | 1,912 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Enosburg Falls - (VT) | Municipal | 1,850 | Not reporting | |
| Tesla Inc. | Behind the Meter | 1,578 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Vermont grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Vermont customer went 4 hr 11 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Vermont 26th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 2 hr 31 min. Customers averaged 2.06 interruptions, each lasting about 2 hr 2 min. Over the last five years Vermont averaged 9 hr 13 min of outages per customer per year (rank 13th).
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| Year | VT SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 193.4 | 209 |
| 2016 | 198.8 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 1792.4 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 929.8 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 334 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 158.4 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 215.3 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 914.6 | 333 |
| 2023 | 486.3 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 895.8 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 251.3 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
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Vermont power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Vermont right now?
No outages are currently reported by participating utilities in Vermont. Live coverage depends on which utilities share data with DOE ODIN, so if your power is out, report it to your electric company.
How reliable is the power grid in Vermont?
In 2025, the average Vermont electricity customer was without power for 4 hr 11 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Vermont 26th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.952% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Vermont?
When an outage happened in 2025, Vermont customers waited an average of 2 hr 2 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 2.06 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Vermont?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Green Mountain Power Corp, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc, City of Burlington Electric - (VT) and others serve the most customers in Vermont. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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