Press Releases
VPPSA Announces Utility Assistance Services for Barton Electric
September 30, 2022 Waterbury Center, VT – Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) announced today that the organization is providing interim operational services for Barton Electric Department. VPPSA, a nonprofit energy…
Read MoreCall for Conservation! Vermonters to Reduce Electricity Use Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
July 20, 2022 Waterbury Center, VT — Temperatures are sizzling across New England, which has many seeking the cool relief from fans, air conditioners, and heat pumps. But when we…
Read MorePublic Service Department Announces Request for Input on Vermont’s Renewable Electricity Policy and Programs
July 5, 2022 Montpelier, VT – The Public Service Department (PSD) today announces the kickoff of a comprehensive review of Vermont’s renewable and clean electricity policies and programs. The Department…
Read MoreScott Johnstone Joins Morrisville Water & Light as General Manager
June 20, 2022 Morrisville, VT – Scott Johnstone, an innovative executive leader with deep experience in the energy space, will join Morrisville Water & Light in the role of General…
Read MoreVermont PUC Issues Biennial Update of the Net-Metering Program
June 17, 2022 Montpelier, VT – Today the Vermont Public Utility Commission (“Commission”) issued its required update of the State’s net-metering program. As a result of the adjustments, most…
Read MoreVermont Public Power Supply Authority controller receives leadership and managerial excellence award
June 14, 2022 Nashville, Tennessee, June 14, 2022 — Crystal Currier, controller for the Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) in Waterbury Center, Vermont, received the Mark Crisson Leadership and…
Read MoreVermont Utilities Urge Vermonters to Apply Now for COVID-19 Utility Bill Assistance
June 8, 2022 Grants Available for Direct Help to Vermonters who Suffered Economic Hardship Due to the Pandemic MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont utilities are reminding their customers that help is…
Read MoreNew solar array transforms Hardwick gravel pit into pollinator-friendly renewable energy resource
May 23, 2022 Hardwick Electric Department and Encore Renewable Energy celebrate new solar array delivering affordable, reliable and carbon-free electricity to community Hardwick, VT — Hardwick Electric Department and Encore…
Read MoreBarton Village Residents Vote Down Sale of Electric Department
Voters choose to continue local ownership of 128-year-old utility May 10, 2022 Waterbury Center, Vermont – Barton Village voters elected not to sell Barton Electric to Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC)…
Read MoreBarton Village Trustees Pursue Vote to Sell Electric Department
Recommendation ends 100-year legacy of locally owned and operated electric department March 31, 2022 Waterbury Center, Vermont – On Monday, March 28, the Barton Village Trustees voted to recommend…
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