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Updated Aug 3, 2026Utility Landscape
Green Mountain Power (GMP)
IOULargest Vermont electric utility serving approximately 75% of the state's electric customers across central, western, and northern Vermont
GMP has been an active innovator under VPUC oversight, pioneering battery storage programs (e.g., Tesla Powerwall leasing) and resilience hubs. The commission has scrutinized GMP's rate structure and capital expenditure programs amid ongoing grid modernization investments and a 2024-2025 general rate case cycle.
Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS) / Eversource Vermont
IOUPortions of central and southeastern Vermont; legacy CVPS territory now integrated under Eversource Energy following acquisition
The Eversource Vermont operations remain subject to VPUC jurisdiction on distribution rates and reliability standards. Integration costs and infrastructure upgrade timelines have been ongoing regulatory discussion points.
Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC)
coopNortheastern Vermont (Northeast Kingdom), serving approximately 37,000 members across rural Franklin, Orleans, Essex, Caledonia, and Lamoille counties
VEC has pursued significant grid hardening and broadband partnership initiatives in its rural territory. Recent rate adjustments reflect rising wholesale power costs and infrastructure investment needs in low-density service areas.
Washington Electric Cooperative (WEC)
coopCentral Vermont rural areas including portions of Washington, Orange, and Caledonia counties
One of the smallest electric cooperatives in Vermont; VPUC has approved incremental rate adjustments to support reliability investments. WEC actively participates in state renewable energy procurement discussions.
Burlington Electric Department (BED)
muniCity of Burlington, Vermont's largest city; serves approximately 22,000 customers
BED operates largely independently as a municipal utility with its own governing board but files certain matters with VPUC. BED has maintained a 100% renewable energy portfolio claim and is advancing EV infrastructure and electrification programs aligned with Vermont's Comprehensive Energy Plan.
Vermont Gas Systems (VGS)
IOUNorthwestern Vermont natural gas distribution serving Chittenden, Franklin, and Addison counties including Burlington metro area
VGS has faced increasing regulatory scrutiny under Vermont's climate mandates (Act 18/Global Warming Solutions Act) regarding long-term expansion plans. The VPUC has required VGS to address decarbonization pathway risks in recent rate and infrastructure proceedings.
Key Issues
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Green Mountain Power general rate case: GMP filed for a distribution rate increase to recover costs associated with grid modernization, resilience investments, and battery storage program expansion; VPUC review involves scrutiny of capital allocation, earned return on equity, and customer affordability impacts amid Vermont's inflation-sensitive rate environment.
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Renewable energy standard (RES) compliance and large-scale procurement: Vermont utilities must demonstrate compliance with the RES Tier I, II, and III requirements under Act 56; VPUC is actively reviewing utility compliance filings and long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) structures as the state targets 100% renewable electricity by 2032.
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Vermont Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) and utility decarbonization obligations: The VPUC is navigating how electric and gas utility investment plans must align with the legally binding emissions reduction mandates under Act 153 (2020); proceedings involve transportation electrification, building heating electrification, and the future role of Vermont Gas Systems.
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Distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection backlog and tariff reform: Growing residential and commercial solar-plus-storage interconnection requests are straining GMP and VEC distribution infrastructure; VPUC has opened proceedings to modernize interconnection standards, update net metering tariffs, and address queue management practices.
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Broadband infrastructure cost allocation and utility pole attachment disputes: Vermont's aggressive broadband expansion under the Communication Union Districts (CUD) framework has generated pole attachment proceedings before VPUC involving make-ready cost allocation, overlashing disputes, and timeline enforcement against electric utilities.
Upcoming
Estimated deadline for GMP to submit updated cost-of-service study and rebuttal testimony in its pending general rate case docket; VPUC evidentiary hearing sessions anticipated to follow in Q4 2026.
Estimated annual Renewable Energy Standard compliance filing deadline for Vermont electric utilities; VPUC staff review of Tier II and Tier III retirement certificates and any deficiency determinations expected to commence.
Estimated VPUC technical hearing on proposed revisions to interconnection rules for distributed generation facilities under 150 kW, following completion of the public comment period on the commission's draft order; ruling expected in early 2027.
Estimated VPUC final order deadline in GMP general rate case, with new distribution rates anticipated to take effect in early 2027; outcome will set precedent for capital recovery treatment of battery storage assets and grid resilience programs statewide.
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Staff
23| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Bishop | Operations Director | (802) 828-1170 |
| Tom Knauer | Policy Director | (802) 828-2358 |
| Judith Whitney | Clerk of the Commission | (802) 828-2358 |
| Daniel Burke | Staff Attorney | (802) 828-1173 |
| Rowan Cornell-Brown | Utilities Analyst | (802) 828-2358 |
| John Cotter | Deputy General Counsel | (802) 828-2358 |
| Jacob Davis | Utilities Analyst | (802) 828-2358 |
| Gregg Faber | Utilities Analyst | (802) 828-2358 |
| Dominic Gatti | Clean Energy Innovator Fellow | (630) 432-7533 |
| Erin Hicks-Tibbles | Policy Analyst | (802) 828-2358 |
| Steph Hoffman | Hearing Officer | (802) 828-1187 |
| Micah Howe | Staff Attorney | (802) 828-1154 |
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