CVPS Cow Power™ development thriving, new customers needed
Central Vermont Public Service, which recently brought its 10th CVPS Cow Power™ project online, today announced an energy production surplus from its award-winning farm-generation program and put out a call for new customers large and small.
Wake Up Opt Out Vermont launches media campaign
For immediate release Jan. 25, 2012 Contact Jesse Mayhew Campaign Manager Phone: 802-779-0500 info@wakeupoptout.org Rutland, VT – The Wake Up Opt Out Campaign launched new radio and online ads today to help foster continued conversation about the potential dangers and liabilities of smart meter installation in Southern Vermont. “We are hopeful the media will give Vermonters the full [...]
CVPS, GMP sue Entergy-Vermont Yankee over cooling tower failures
Seeking to recover costs resulting from Vermont Yankee cooling tower failures in 2007 and 2008, the state’s two largest distribution utilities have filed a lawsuit against Entergy-Vermont Yankee (Entergy) in Vermont Superior Court in Windham County.
Vermont Public Service Board approves 4.8 percent rate increase for CVPS customers
CVPS: “The rate change is being driven by a variety of factors, which include new power contracts at competitive, yet slightly higher costs, and investments in our system to improve reliability for customers.”
Post: Is Goliath winning the battle over electric power?
It may be the ultimate irony that another governor from Windham County, Democrat Peter Shumlin, has eschewed the role of David, enabling instead, with the collaboration of many prominent members of the Democratic elite, the final victory of Goliath.
Companies say GMP, CVPS merger would be good for business
Representatives from Porter Medical Center, the Rutland Economic Development Corp., and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters spoke in favor of the merger.
Central Vermont Public Service seeks 4.8 percent rate increase
Central Vermont Public Service has asked the Vermont Public Service Board to authorize a 4.8 percent rate increase under the company’s alternative regulation plan. If approved, the increase would take effect on Jan. 1, 2012.
Gift-of-Life Marathon sets goal: Top the nation in blood donation
Organizers of the Gift-of-Life Marathon announced the goal for the 2011 event today: to break the national record for a one-day community blood drive of 1,968 pints.
CVPS Fill the Cupboard Challenge smashes collection goal
For the second consecutive year, the CVPS Fill the Cupboard Challenge beat its collection goal, this time topping its target number of 22,000 items. A total of 23,727 items were collected by 65 local businesses, community groups, schools and organizations from Sept. 6 and October 7.
CVPS shareholders overwhelmingly approve sale to Gaz Métro
With virtually no opposition, shareholders of Central Vermont Public Service Corp. have approved the sale of the company to Gaz Métro Limited Partnership in voting that concluded this morning.
