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.
Merger’s heavy hitters warn against legislative intervention
Louise McCarren, former chair of the Public Service Board, told the House committees to tread lightly when considering interfering with the board’s work.
PSB – No smart meter “Opt Out” fees for CVPS, GMP customers until at least April 2013
For immediate release March 16, 2012 Contact Jesse Mayhew Phone:802-779-0500 Email: info@wakeupoptout.org Recent filings with the Vermont Public Service Board (PSB) will mean that Vermonters will be able to “opt out” of smart meter installations for the rest of 2012, and possibly longer. CVPS and GMP filed to postpone implementing their approved $10/month charges until [...]
Salmon: PSB’s duty is to view Vermont Yankee objectively
The three members of the Vermont Public Service Board are about to get more free advice than all the Boston Red Sox managers combined. That’s because the best case the opponents of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant have to shut the plant down is to convince the PSB that it is no longer worthy of a certificate of public good.
Washington Electric Co-Op asks PSB to consider public ownership options for VELCO
For immediate release Jan. 23, 2012 Contact Avram Patt Phone: 802-223-5245 Washington Electric Cooperative (WEC) is recommending that, as part of the Public Service Board’s investigation of the proposed GMP/CVPS merger, there be a full analysis of options for some form of public ownership of the state’s transmission grid operated by VELCO. In pre-filed testimony [...]
Public Service Board approves FairPoint plan
The Public Service Board has approved a four-year regulatory plan for FairPoint Communications that takes an important first step toward ensuring fair industry competition while providing pricing flexibility and protections for consumers.
Before the PSB: State senator leverages fight over independent counsel for Gaz Metro merger
Board grants Illuzzi motion to intervene on behalf of ratepayers; utilities, VELCO and the Department of Public Service oppose senator’s arguments
Public Service Board uses rate-setting power to promote gas pipeline expansion into Addison County
Board member John Burke argued against the two board members in the majority, saying that it’s “unfair and improper” to ask existing ratepayers to pay for the expansion and that Gaz Metro, which owns Vermont Gas, has hundreds of millions of dollars that are available for investment.
Activists protest private Smart Grid workshop with Public Service Board
Matt Levin of Vermonters for a Clean Environment ( www.vce.org ) commented on the lack of information made available to the general public about the proposed wireless Smart Meter buildout that has resulted in late public awareness and difficulties for the public to have meaningful participation in the process.
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.
