Thursday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Cold climate heat pumps are a hot topic among homeowners these days, and for good reason. The technology has improved vastly in recent years and its efficiency makes it an attractive heating and […]
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GMP’s Energy Innovation Center offers presentation on energetic “images”
Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Images of energy—what it is, how we get it, what it does—have been part of the American cultural landscape since the Industrial Revolution. For a unique and fascinating “look” at energy, join […]
GMP issues call for nominations for 2016 Zetterstrom Award
By Steve Costello A female osprey, identified by the necklace of brown feathers across her chest, calls from her nest, on Lake Arrowhead. Seeking to recognize a leading Vermont environmentalist and honor the legacy of a legendary wildlife advocate, Green […]
GMP to offer the cutting-edge Tesla Powerwall home battery to customers
Pilot program begins in January On Dec. 3, Green Mountain Power announced that it is the first utility in the country to offer home batteries to its customers, under an innovative filing. Vermonters now have the option to purchase the […]
GMP donates to WARMTH program to address heating emergencies
The arrival of crisp, colder weather means many things to Vermonters–like the start of ski season and the coming holidays. But to many Vermonters, it means worrying about how to keep their families warm over the long winter months. Green […]
Green Mountain Power commits to safety with local app JoyRyde
Middlebury College student’s app rewards drivers for not using their phone There is a new Vermont-made tool to help keep drivers even safer behind the wheel. Green Mountain Power is proud to be the first company to sign up to […]
News Briefs: Rutland Region
By Lani Duke NECAP test scores tied to poverty levels Rutland High students came in barely above statewide averages on last May’s NECAP tests: 36 percent demonstrated science proficiency. Otter Valley U.H.S. students ranked considerably lower, with only 15 percent […]
GMP crews worked through the night to restore power to more than 12,000 homes
Everyone impacted by wind storm had power back by morning Wednesday’s strong wind storm blew down trees and branches, cutting power to thousands of Green Mountain Power customers. But by Thursday morning, Oct. 29, GMP had restored power to all […]
Sanborn Head congratulates the City of Rutland for becoming the Solar Capital of New England
By Eric Hudiburg Stafford Hill Solar Farm RUTLAND — On Oct. 8, Sanborn Head released a statement and photos congratulating the City of Rutland for becoming the Solar Capital of New England. Sanborn Head said it was proud to have been […]
GMP offers four grants for solar-powered EV charging stations
Applications will be accepted until Oct. 23 As part of building a comprehensive electric vehicle charging network across the state, Green Mountain Power is offering nearly $50,000 in four separate grants to build four solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations. GMP […]