Vermont's electricity grid has a CO2e emission factor of 393.0 lb/MWh (0.1783 kg/kWh) - 49% cleaner than the US average. The grid is 58% carbon-free and 30% renewable. These are the official EPA eGRID2023 values used for GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting.
Vermont spans 2 eGRID subregions. Use the ZIP-level API to get the exact factor for each facility.
| Subregion | Name | lb CO2e/MWh | kg/kWh | Carbon-free | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWE | New England | 543.178 | 0.2464 | 41.76% | |
| NYUP | NPCC Upstate NY | 242.776 | 0.1101 | 74.1% |
Generation mix shown for NEWE (primary subregion). See subregion pages for full breakdowns.
Latest monthly state-level average rate (EIA Form 861, 2026-04):
| Sector | $/kWh |
|---|---|
| Residential | $0.2456 |
| Commercial | $0.2092 |
| Industrial | $0.1248 |
| All sectors | $0.202 |
State-level averages, not utility-specific tariffs. For exact pricing, check your utility's published rate schedule.
Average hourly CO2e intensity across the last 7 days from ISO New England (VT's balancing authority). Red = dirtiest, green = cleanest. Data: EIA-930 (~24h lag).
Hours in local standard time. Swing: 1.22× between cleanest (10:00 local) and dirtiest (21:00 local).
Read full guide on hourly grid carbon intensity →
Using Vermont average: 393.0 lb CO2e/MWh = 0.1783 kg/kWh. Source: EPA eGRID2023.
For GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting, multiply each facility's electricity consumption by the emission factor for its ZIP code's eGRID subregion. Facilities in different parts of Vermont may be in different subregions - use the API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.
curl "https://emission-factors.com/api/lookup?zip=YOUR_ZIP"
Vermont's EPA eGRID2023 electricity emission factor is 393.0 lb CO2e per MWh (0.1783 kg per kWh). This is 49% cleaner than the US national average.
Multiply the facility's annual kWh consumption by 0.1783 to get kg CO2e. Divide by 1,000 for metric tonnes. For facilities spanning multiple Vermont subregions, use the emission factors API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.
Vermont's grid is 58% carbon-free and 30% renewable. At 393 lb CO2e/MWh, it is 49% cleaner than the US average of 770.9 lb/MWh.
Get exact emission factors by ZIP code
33,616 ZIP codes · All 27 eGRID subregions · CO2e, NOx, SO2, generation mix
Read the API docs · Scope 2 calculation guide