Former commissioner warns lawmakers not to interfere in merger case
Legislative intervention could undermine the authority of the Department of Public Service, Saudek said.
Ventriss: PSB alone should decide merger
Such action by the Legislature would create an undisciplined regulatory environment of uncertainty and unpredictability, which in turn would make future plans for business growth unfeasible, undesirable or unwise.
Department of Public Service wins concessions from Gaz Metro for ratepayers on weatherization, efficiency and governance of VELCO
Green Mountain Power would control four seats on the VELCO board; invest $18 million in weatherization and enhance ratepayer efficiency savings.
Opt-out or not, debate over wireless smart meters hums along
Utilities say customers who opt out will raise costs on a per-read basis, and they should be responsible for covering the bill. CVPS spokesman Steve Costello said people can opt out, but they’ll have to pay.
CVPS earns national acclaim for Irene recovery
For immediate release March 21, 2012 Contact Steve Costello Work: (802) 747-5427 WASHINGTON – Central Vermont Public Service received the electric industry’s highest honor for storm recovery today for its historic response following Tropical Storm Irene. CVPS was presented the Edison Electric Institute’s 2011 Emergency Recovery Award for its response to the September storm, which [...]
Leas: Wireless vs. wired smart meters
Digital signals travel very nicely over the electric wires already connected to each and every house and business in Vermont.
Cohen: Efficiency investment is best choice
According to the state’s Comprehensive Energy Plan, we are spending more than $600 million a year just for heating fuel.
CVPS CFO plans departure for Electric Power Research Institute
Pamela Keefe, who as senior vice president and chief financial officer of Central Vermont Public Service played a critical role in the company’s financial recovery and return to investment grade, has been appointed CFO of the Electric Power Research Institute effective April 1. Keefe will remain at CVPS until March 30 to ensure a smooth transition.
AARP: Utility windfall proposal falls short
A statement issued Monday by AARP Vermont State Director Greg Marchildon calls the proposal a “double whammy” and “no payback at all.”
GMP Enhances Merger Value for CVPS Customers
COLCHESTER, VT–(Marketwire – Feb 15, 2012) - Green Mountain Power (GMP) today proposed a $21 million investment that would provide approximately $40 million in energy efficiency benefits to Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS) customers. This proposal will enhance customer benefits from the proposed merger of GMP and CVPS, following CVPS’s acquisition by Gaz Métro Limited Partnership. [...]
