Bennington County, VT Power Outages
Utilities serving Bennington County, Vermont don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Bennington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bennington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 321 significant power outages in Bennington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 8–9, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,994 customers (33.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 29 min of power per year, close to the Vermont average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 9th of 14 Vermont counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bennington County has risen recently: about 8 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,082 customers (4.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 8–9, 2023 | 7,994(33.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 8–15, 2014 | 5,736(24%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 19, 2017 | 5,578(23.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 14–16, 2023 | 5,345(22.4%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 7–8, 2020 | 5,325(22.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
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.
Who provides electricity in Bennington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bennington County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VT) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power | Investor Owned | 276,986 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Vermont. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Bennington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bennington County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bennington County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Bennington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Green Mountain Power Corp provide electric service in Bennington County, Vermont.
What was the worst power outage in Bennington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 8–9, 2023. It peaked at 7,994 customers without power (33.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Bennington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 321 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bennington County, VT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/vermont/bennington-county