Orleans County, VT Power Outages
Utilities serving Orleans 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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Orleans County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Orleans County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 258 significant power outages in Orleans County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 22–24, 2025) came when extreme cold left 8,478 customers (69.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr of power per year, more than the Vermont average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 5th of 14 Vermont counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 101 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Orleans County has risen recently: about 13 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 125 customers (1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 22–24, 2025 | 8,478(69.8%) | 3 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | Jul 11–15, 2023 | 8,468(69.7%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 3 | Nov 20, 2025 | 7,762(63.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 15–19, 2021 | 7,371(60.7%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 26, 2019 | 7,269(59.8%) | 1 | 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 Orleans County?
Electric companies with service territory in Orleans 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Barton Village, Inc | Municipal | 2,188 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Orleans - (VT) | Municipal | 685 | 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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Orleans County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Orleans County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Orleans 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 Orleans County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Green Mountain Power Corp, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc, Washington Electric Coop - (VT), The Town of Lyndon Elec Dept - (VT) and 3 others provide electric service in Orleans County, Vermont.
What was the worst power outage in Orleans County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 22–24, 2025. It peaked at 8,478 customers without power (69.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in Orleans County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 258 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr of power per year, and on 101 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Orleans County, VT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/vermont/orleans-county