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State Legislators Meet Local Government Leaders at Vermont Public Power Supply Authority’s Reception
Waterbury Center, VT– On Wednesday, February 19, the Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) hosted a legislative reception in the Cedar Creek Room of the Vermont State House. The reception provided an opportunity for Vermont legislators to connect with managers of municipal electric utilities. This was the first legislative reception hosted by VPPSA. The event…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring! VPPSA Adding Two New Positions: GIS Technician and Manager of Field Services
The Vermont Public Power Supply Authority is seeking two highly skilled professionals to join our Technical and Field Services team. The addition of these two positions is part of VPPSA’s effort to increase our offerings of valuable services to member electric utilities and expand VPPSA’s role into utility field operations. The Manager of Field Services…
Read MoreMunicipal Electric Utilities Help Vermont Communities Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Save Money
Waterbury Center, VT– The Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) is announcing several new rebate offerings to help customers of its municipal electric utility members adopt clean technology. Beginning January 1, 2020, customers can get more money back for heating, traveling, and even taking care of yard work using efficient electric appliances. “When our communities…
Read MoreGovernor Scott Announces the Launch of State’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
Montpelier, Vt. – The State of Vermont today launched an incentive program for the purchase or lease of new plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), which include all-electric vehicles and plug in hybrid electric vehicles, with a total of $1.1 million in funding to help Vermonters go electric. The incentives are available to individuals with an annual…
Read MoreBoard of Directors Meeting POSTPONED Until December 11, 2019
VPPSA Celebrates National Hydropower Day
Waterbury Center, VT (August 23, 2019) – Hydropower has provided the nation with clean, renewable energy for over 200 years. In recognition of the first form of renewable energy, the Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) is pleased to celebrate National Hydropower Day. National Hydropower Day celebrates hydropower’s undeniable contributions to America’s clean energy infrastructure,…
Read MoreCongressman Peter Welch joins Vermont Public Power Supply Authority and Encore Renewable Energy to celebrate Trombley Hill Solar Project
Morrisville, VT — Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (“VPPSA”) and Encore Renewable Energy were joined by Congressman Peter Welch today to celebrate the completion of their 866 kW Trombley Hill Solar project. The project came online earlier this month and is the first developed under a partnership formed last year. This project is expected to…
Read MoreVPPSA and Encore Renewable Energy to Host Trombley Hill Solar Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join VPPSA and Encore Renewable Energy to celebrate the completion of their 855 kW Trombley Hill Solar project, the first developed under their partnership formed last year. This project is expected to produce approximately 1,500,000 kWh per year, enough to power approximately 208 homes. The project is the first of an initial portfolio of projects…
Read MoreVPPSA Staff Mentors Accel-VT Energy 2019 Entrepreneurs
On May 29th, Ken Nolan and Melissa Bailey mentored entrepreneurs during Sprint 1 of Accel-VT Energy 2019, managed by Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund. Accel-VT selected 15 entrepreneurs from DCC Technology, EVmatch, Go Together Inc., ISunSolar Canopy Systems, Onboard Data, SomEV, Inc., and United Aircraft Technologies to participate in three-month intensive training program. Participants have three…
Read MoreVPPSA and Encore Renewable Energy Complete First Solar Project Together
Morrisville, VT — Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) and Encore Renewable Energy announced today the completion of their 855 kilowatt (kW) Trombley Hill Solar project, the first developed under their partnership formed last year. Sited on property owned by Morrisville Water and Light, it is the first utility project to come online under Vermont’s…
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