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Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
Putting the Public in Power.
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Our Story
Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) provides services and solutions to municipal and cooperative electric utilities in and outside of Vermont. They offer wholesale power supply, rate studies, and tax-free financing of capital projects. VPPSA's membership includes 11 consumer-owned municipals located within Vermont.
Our Specialties
wholesale power supplyrate studiesload forecastingtax-free financing of capital projectseconomic dispatch of generating sources
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Service Area
Based in Waterbury Center, VT
Serves within 30 minutes drive from Waterbury Center
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Common Questions
The Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) is a consortium that provides essential services and solutions to 11 consumer-owned municipal electric utilities across Vermont, serving over 30,000 customers in 50 communities. These services include power supply, joint action procurement, financial support, IT assistance, rates and planning, and legislative advocacy to ensure reliable and affordable electricity. VPPSA emphasizes the value of public power, which originated over a century ago to enhance community quality of life through locally controlled utilities.
VPPSA's 11 member utilities operate in communities including Barton Village, Enosburg Falls, Hardwick, Jacksonville, Johnson, Ludlow, Lyndon, Morrisville, Northfield, Orleans, and Swanton. These municipally owned electric departments deliver power to residents and businesses in these areas and surrounding locales. Homeowners in these regions benefit from VPPSA's coordinated efforts in power generation and economic dispatch under Central Dispatch Agreements.
VPPSA facilitates renewable energy initiatives through member-owned hydro facilities, purchased power, and adherence to Vermont's Renewable Energy Standard. It also supports net metering programs, allowing eligible customers of member utilities to receive credits for excess electricity generated from solar or other renewables fed back into the grid. This helps homeowners reduce energy costs and contribute to sustainable power generation in Vermont.
VPPSA offers rebate forms and energy transformation programs, including the Smart Hours Program, to promote efficiency upgrades for customers of its member utilities. These initiatives provide financial incentives for measures like LED lighting, efficient appliances, and insulation improvements in homes. Homeowners can access these resources via their local municipal utility to lower bills and support community-wide energy savings.
VPPSA manages a mix of power generation including the McNeil biomass plant, Project 10, member-owned hydroelectric facilities, and purchased power to meet the needs of its utilities. Members enter Central Dispatch Agreements for efficient allocation of these resources, ensuring reliable supply. This diverse portfolio supports stable electricity for Vermont communities while prioritizing renewable and low-emission sources.