CVPS recognized by Forbes as one of the most trustworthy companies in America.
Peter Shumlin and utility leaders today hailed the Public Service Board’s approval of a 26-year contract with Hydro-Québec, a key element of Vermont’s energy future
CVPS names Larry Reilly to be next president
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2011 CONTACT: Steve Costello (802) 747-5427 work (802) 742-3062 pager Larry Reilly, former president of distribution companies at New England Electric System and executive vice president at National Grid, will be the next president and chief executive officer of Central Vermont Public Service (NYSE-CV). Bob Young, who as president led [...]
Leas: TransCanada should supply power to Vermont
The fact that TransCanada is putting announcements on Vermont Public Radio is consistent with their desire to sell electricity to Vermont customers.
CVPS urges customers to clear a path to their meter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2011 CONTACT: Steve Costello Director of Public Affairs Central Vermont Public Service (802) 747-5427 (work) (802) 742-3062 (pager) RUTLAND, Vt. – Central Vermont Public Service is asking customers to help keep meter readers safe, and clear a path to electric meters. “There’s a lot of snow out there right now, [...]
Hydro-Quebec contract set at 5.8 cents a kilowatt for 2012
“We are extremely pleased with the deal we negotiated and with the starting price we will pay,” CVPS President Bob Young and GMP President Mary Powell said in a joint statement. “We pride ourselves on providing a low-carbon, high-renewable power supply at affordable rates, and this contract will help us retain a competitive position in the region while helping control the air impacts of our supply.”
Leas: Power companies should refuse to cooperate in Entergy maneuvers
We urge you to end cooperation with Entergy Nuclear’s latest corporate maneuvers to keep it running for twenty more years: either an attempt to sell Vermont Yankee or, even if they can’t sell, a new power purchase agreement for GMP and CVPS to buy electricity from Entergy at a seemingly attractive price.
Vermont Public Service Board approves CVPS rate increase of 7.46 percent
Due to reliability and transmission improvements and increasing power costs, in November CVPS asked the Vermont Public Service Board to authorize an 8.34 percent rate increase under the company’s alternative regulation plan.
CVPS increases Shareheat donation to $120,000, appeals for donors
“With the economy still on the rebound, donations to Shareheat are lagging this winter, but the need remains very high,” CVPS President Bob Young said. “We decided to immediately jumpstart the effort by making $4,000 contributions to each of the five community action agencies that participate in Shareheat, and to appeal again to the public. Vermonters are facing heating crises every day, and we want to ensure no one goes cold for lack of funds.”
GMP gives 10th assist this year to other utilities
By Thursday evening, Green Mountain Power restored service to all but a handful of its customers and sent crews to help Central Vermont Public Service and Vermont Electric Cooperative, who still had thousands of customers without power. VEC has reported that this storm, which began Wednesday, was its worst ever.
Costello: SmartPower will maximize efficiency
SmartPower will also allow us to read meters electronically, simplifying meter reading and reducing the time and environmental impacts of driving from customer to customer. We’ll also be able to turn on and off services remotely, saving time and money in the process.
