Stories about 'utilities' from the Welcome to the VPR Archive

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Utilities Install Smart Meters, Encounter Resistance

By John Dillon | July 5, 2012

Vermont utilities are encountering some resistance as they roll out new wireless smart meters. Officials say about 5 percent of consumers have so far chosen not to have the devices installed. But officials expect that "opt out" rate to drop as the technology is deployed around the state.

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Utilities Sue Entergy Over Cooling Tower Failures

By John Dillon | January 10, 2012

Vermont’s two largest electric utilities have sued Entergy-Vermont Yankee over cooling tower failures at the nuclear power plant more than four years ago. The utilities say Yankee failed to follow standard utility practice to inspect and maintain the tower.

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Utility Agreement Will Expand Smart Grid, Broadband

By VPR | July 20, 2011

Three Vermont utilities have finalized an agreement to install "smart grid" electric technology and to expand broadband computer service. Green Mountain Power, Central Vermont Public Service and Vermont Telephone will work together.

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Green Mountain Power Proposes New ‘Public Trust’

By Nina Keck | June 24, 2011

Green Mountain Power and Gaz Metro’s surprise offer to purchase Central Vermont Public Service is generating a lot of buzz — in particular, GMP’s proposal to create a public trust with joint shares of Velco.

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GMP Parent Company Makes Offer To Buy CVPS

By Nina Keck | June 23, 2011

The parent company of Green Mountain Power, Vermont’s second largest utility, has made an offer to purchase Central Vermont Public Service.

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“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.

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CVPS Names New President

By John Dillon | February 17, 2011

Central Vermont Public Service has named a career utility executive as its new president. Larry Reilly will start work March 1 as the CEO of the state’s largest electric utility.

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Vt. Utilities Buy Wind Power From N.H., Stirring Debate Over New Wind Projects

By VPR | October 21, 2010

Vermont’s two largest electric utilities say they’ve signed contracts to buy power from a wind-power project in northern New Hampshire. Meanwhile, the debate over in-state wind projects rages.

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Vermont Utilities To Buy Wind Power From New Hampshire

By John Dillon | May 19, 2010

Vermont’s two largest utilities have won approval to buy power from a wind project in northern New Hampshire. They’ve been under pressure to line up new power sources as current contracts expire – including those with Vermont Yankee.

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Number Of Town-Owned Utilities Shrinking

By Susan Keese | May 17, 2010

The southern Vermont town of Readsboro is getting ready to sell its electric company. Readsboro Electric is one of about 17 municipally-run power companies in the state. That number could shrink as the cost – and complexity – of doing business keeps escalating.