Chittenden County, VT Power Outages
Utilities serving Chittenden 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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Chittenden County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chittenden County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 160 significant power outages in Chittenden County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 30 – Nov 3, 2017) came when high winds left 21,446 customers (19% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 21 min of power per year, less than the Vermont average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 14th of 14 Vermont counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chittenden County has risen recently: about 3 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,752 customers (1.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 30 – Nov 3, 2017 | 21,446(19%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 9–12, 2024 | 18,305(16.2%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 21–26, 2022 | 18,073(16%) | 6 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 19, 2022 | 11,317(10%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 21, 2021 | 11,119(9.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Chittenden County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chittenden County (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 |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Vermont. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Chittenden County
Burlington, South Burlington
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Chittenden County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chittenden County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chittenden 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 Chittenden County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Green Mountain Power Corp, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc, City of Burlington Electric - (VT) provide electric service in Chittenden County, Vermont.
What was the worst power outage in Chittenden County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 30 – Nov 3, 2017. It peaked at 21,446 customers without power (19% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Chittenden County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 160 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 10 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chittenden County, VT Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/vermont/chittenden-county