smart grid

VPR News

Burlington Votes On Smart Grid Plan

By Kirk Carapezza | June 28, 2011

Voters in Burlington go to the polls Tuesday to decide whether the city should invest in smart grid technology. Supporters say that new technology would improve energy efficiency by decreasing demand. Opponents argue it is dangerous and costly.

VPR News

“Smart Meter” Brings New Technology To Vermont Homes

By Samantha Fields | May 18, 2011

Over the next two years, utility companies in the state will be rolling out ‘smart grid’ technology, which will include bringing smart meters to every home and business in the state.

Vermont Edition

Bringing Smart Grid To Vermont

By Jane Lindholm | May 18, 2011

In 2009, the Department of Energy awarded Vermont $69 million in stimulus funds for smart grid implementation. The goal is to have a statewide smart grid in place by 2013. The state and utilities are now working to make that happen.

VPR News

Vermont Law School Gets $450,000 For Smart Grid Study

By VPR | April 6, 2010

Vermont Law School in South Royalton is getting a $450,000 grant to do research on smart grid technology.

VPR News

VT To Get $69 Million For “Smart-Grid” Technology

By VPR | October 28, 2009

Efforts to bring Vermont’s electrical grid into the 21st Century is getting a big boost.

VPR News

Vermont Gets $69 Million For ‘Smart Grid’

By Bob Kinzel | October 27, 2009

Vermont has been awarded a $69 million federal grant that could revolutionize how consumers pay for electricity in the future.

VPR News

Vt. utilities say $66 million federal grant would help pay for ‘smart grid’

By John Dillon | August 7, 2009

Vermont utilities have teamed up to apply for a $66 million federal stimulus grant to upgrade the Vermont electricity grid.