Rutland County, VT Power Outages
Utilities serving Rutland 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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Rutland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rutland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 308 significant power outages in Rutland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 4–7, 2017) came when high winds left 15,886 customers (42% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 40 min of power per year, less than the Vermont average of 8 hr 15 min. That ranks 11th of 14 Vermont counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 41 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rutland County has risen recently: about 8 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 416 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4–7, 2017 | 15,886(42%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 9–18, 2014 | 9,560(25.3%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 17–27, 2022 | 8,904(23.5%) | 11 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jan 10–14, 2024 | 8,084(21.4%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Apr 3–5, 2024 | 7,162(18.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
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 Rutland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rutland 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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Rutland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rutland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rutland 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 Rutland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Green Mountain Power Corp provide electric service in Rutland County, Vermont.
What was the worst power outage in Rutland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 4–7, 2017. It peaked at 15,886 customers without power (42% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Rutland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 308 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 41 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rutland County, VT Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/vermont/rutland-county