2026 EEC Rates
Cost-effective energy efficiency
Efficiency Vermont is committed to advancing clean energy solutions that help our state reduce its energy use, save you money, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Energy Efficiency Charge (EEC) that appears on your electric bill each month helps us do that. The EEC supports Efficiency Vermont’s work to reduce the cost of efficient technologies, assists businesses in lowering their operating expenses, builds our clean energy workforce, and much more.
In 2026, the EEC rate—set by the Vermont Public Utility Commission—will decrease for nearly all customers. The EEC will decrease by 2.9% for residential customers, 0.6% for commercial nondemand customers, and 3.8% for industrial nondemand customers. Commercial customers with demand charges will see a 0.2% increase to EEC energy charges and a 2.4% decrease to peak demand EEC charges. Industrial customers with demand charges will see a 2.9% decrease to EEC energy charges and an 8.9% increase to peak demand EEC charges.
The new EEC rates will help keep electric bills affordable while allowing Efficiency Vermont to continue delivering programs and services that help households and businesses save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Every $1 Vermont invests in energy efficiency yields more than $2 in savings. Take advantage of our energy services by visiting www.efficiencyvermont.com.
Vermont’s energy efficiency investments made since 2000 will save $3.5 billion over their lifetime—and prevent more than 14.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. That’s like taking all of Vermont’s cars off the road for more than 5 years.