Best Fridges & Freezers for Vermont

According to Fridge.com, Vermont residents pay 24.78¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

24.78¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$421/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$297/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

94/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Vermont

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Vermont costs approximately $421/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $124/year.

Upgrading could save you $297 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Cold Climate

Vermont is in the Cold climate zone. Based on your 24.78¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $297/year.

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Vermont Cities - FIS Rankings

Burlington

FIS 97

Nearly universal adoption of high-efficiency standards.

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South Burlington

FIS 94

Highest per-capita access to CSA farm shares.

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Rutland

FIS 88

Leader in off-grid refrigeration.

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Vermont Small Towns - FIS Rankings

Towns under 20,000 population with strong kitchen efficiency scores.

Stowe

Small Town

FIS 98

Highest score in region; local/sustainable focus.

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Woodstock

Small Town

FIS 95

Wealth and eco-consciousness combined.

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Middlebury

Small Town

FIS 92

College town brings innovation to rural storage.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Vermont

Based on your electricity rate of 24.78¢/kWh, Energy Star models are highly recommended.

About the Fridge.com Intelligence Score (FIS)

The FIS is a 0-100 score that measures how well a location supports efficient kitchen operation. It considers three key factors:

Grid Efficiency

Local electricity costs vs. Energy Star appliance adoption rates

Nutritional Velocity

Access to fresh food, local markets, and healthy eating patterns

Kitchen Economics

Grocery costs relative to income and storage efficiency