Vermont has 117 power plants in the EIA (Energy Information Administration) database, with a combined installed capacity of 859 MW. Renewables (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass) account for 92% of plants in the state. The largest single facility is Kingdom Community Wind, a Wind plant with 65 MW of capacity.
Use the interactive Vermont power plants map below to explore every generating facility, color-coded by fuel type. Click any plant for its name, utility operator, capacity, technology, and location — or view the full US Power Plants Interactive Map to compare Vermont to every other state.
Vermont Power Plants by the Numbers
- 117 total power plants in Vermont (EIA (Energy Information Administration))
- 859 MW total installed generating capacity
- 92% of plants use renewable energy sources
- Dominant fuel type: Solar
Vermont Power Plants by Fuel Type
- Solar: 53 plants (159 MW capacity)
- Hydroelectric: 46 plants (338 MW capacity)
- Petroleum: 6 plants (119 MW capacity)
- Wind: 5 plants (150 MW capacity)
- Biomass: 4 plants (80 MW capacity)
- Batteries: 3 plants (12 MW capacity)
The 15 Largest Power Plants in Vermont
The largest power plant in Vermont by installed capacity is Kingdom Community Wind at 65 MW. The 15 largest Vermont power plants from the EIA (Energy Information Administration):
| # | Plant Name | Utility | Capacity | Fuel Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingdom Community Wind | Green Mountain Power Corp | 65 MW | Wind | Lowell, Orleans |
| 2 | J C McNeil | City of Burlington Electric – (VT) | 52 MW | Biomass | Burlington, Chittenden |
| 3 | Bellows Falls | Great River Hydro, LLC | 47 MW | Hydroelectric | Bellow Falls, Windham |
| 4 | Harriman | Great River Hydro, LLC | 41 MW | Hydroelectric | Whitingham, Windham |
| 5 | Sheffield Wind | Evergreen Wind, LLC | 40 MW | Wind | Sheffield, Caledonia |
| 6 | Wilder | Great River Hydro, LLC | 39 MW | Hydroelectric | Hartford, Windsor |
| 7 | VPPSA Project 10 | Vermont Public Power Supply Authority | 38 MW | Petroleum | Swanton, Franklin |
| 8 | Berlin 5 | Green Mountain Power Corp | 35 MW | Petroleum | Berlin, Washington |
| 9 | Vernon Dam | Great River Hydro, LLC | 34 MW | Hydroelectric | Vernon, Windham |
| 10 | Deerfield Wind LLC | Avangrid Power LLC | 30 MW | Wind | Searsburg, Bennington |
| 11 | Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | 24 MW | Hydroelectric | Sheldon Springs, Franklin |
| 12 | Ryegate Associates, LLC | Ryegate Associates, LLC | 20 MW | Biomass | East Ryegate, Caledonia |
| 13 | Burlington GT | City of Burlington Electric – (VT) | 20 MW | Petroleum | Burlington, Chittenden |
| 14 | Coolidge Solar 1, LLC | Coolidge Solar I, LLC | 20 MW | Solar | Ludlow, Windsor |
| 15 | Essex Junction 19 | Green Mountain Power Corp | 15 MW | Hydroelectric | Essex Junction, Chittenden |
Energy Regulation in Vermont
Power generation in Vermont is overseen by the Vermont Public Utility Commission, in coordination with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). All generating facilities above 1 MW are required to report to the EIA, which maintains the official database used in this map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many power plants are in Vermont?
Vermont has 117 power plants according to the EIA (Energy Information Administration). The dominant fuel type is Solar, and total installed capacity is 859 MW.
What is the largest power plant in Vermont?
The largest power plant in Vermont is Kingdom Community Wind, a Wind facility with 65 MW of generating capacity.
What percentage of Vermont power plants use renewable energy?
92% of power plants in Vermont use renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, or biomass).
Who regulates power plants in Vermont?
Power generation in Vermont is regulated by the Vermont Public Utility Commission at the state level, with federal oversight from FERC and NERC.
