Fate of $21 million utility payback to ratepayers is up in the air
Miller said: “The department’s position is that value from the windfall should be returned to CVPS ratepayers.” Gaz Metro’s savings would accrue faster than ratepayers’ benefits, according to an economist.
Miller: State officials will kick the tires on Green Mountain Power, CVPS merger deal
Ensuring the management of VELCO takes the public interest into account is crucial, Miller said in testimony.
Trudell: Vermont’s Comprehensive Energy Plan needs revision
What would we do if we woke tomorrow morning and Vermont Yankee was gone?
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
Records show lawmakers, environmentalists question CVPS, Green Mountain Power merger
In July, Rep. Ernie Shand sent an email to Elizabeth Miller, the commissioner of the Department of Public Service, recommending the sale of VELCO to ISO-New England.
Industry groups say Shumlin’s energy plan puts climate change ahead of state’s business climate
The total bill impacts for renewable resources amount to $292 million over 20 years: less than 0.2 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Business groups warn state energy plan doesn’t balance costs and benefits of renewables
With the Legislature in Montpelier to receive briefings on key upcoming issues, including the draft Energy Plan, the coalition shared its comments to encourage Legislators to focus on the economic needs of the state as they look forward to considering any legislation in the new year to implement elements of the final Plan, expected in December.
Ratepayer group says DPS commissioner has conflicts of interest in GMP, CVPS merger case
UPDATED State senator, former officials call for independent counsel to represent state in Public Service Board review of Gaz Metro buyout of Central Vermont Public Service.
Shumlin's energy plan will lay out action steps for efficiency, renewables
No one at the most recent hearing on the plan disputed the importance of reducing Vermont’s emissions of greenhouse gases and dependence on non-renewable energy sources.
VPIRG’s 20-year plan proposes to flip Vermont’s heating fuel mix
The 32-page report is a provocative 20-year blueprint for how Vermont can shift away from heating oil, propane and natural gas to less costly and locally grown sources for heating.
