Integrated Resource Plan
Every three years VEC files an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Public Utilities Commission. The plan details how the co-op plans the electrical system, improves reliably and keeps costs down. Below are links to sections of the 2022 plan.
Executive Summary
Sec. 2 Introduction and Challenges We Face
Sec. 3 Energy Equity Member Communication and Innovation
Sec. 4 Energy Transformation and Power Supply
Sec. 5 Impacts of Decentralized Grid
Sec. 6 Data and Technology
Sec. 7 Maintaining Reliability and Investing in Resiliency
Sec. 8 Transmission and Distribution
Sec. 9 Action Plan
Sec. 10 Appendix Summary
- A. VEC Planning Criteria
- B. Operating Procedure 57 (OP-57)
- C. Operating Procedure 57 Appendix A –EPL Levels
- D. Operating Procedure 59 (OP-59)
- E. Operating Procedure 26 (OP-26)
- F. VEC Maintenance Plan
- G. Transformer Purchase Tool
- H. VEC Conductor Standard
- I. 2019 IRP Memorandum of Understanding Guide
- J. Generation Constraints Map
- K. Northview Weather Final Report
- L. 2021 System Loss Study
- M. Line Extension Tariff Rider for CAP Projects
- N. Department comments on Case No. 22-0334-INV in re: Biennial update of the net-metering program
- O. Forecast Adoption of Tier 3 Technologies
- P. Vermont LMP Forecast for the 2022 IRP
- Q. Vermont Electric Cooperative 2019 Load Forecast
- R. VEC Resource Needs and Projections
- S. Resources versus Load by Month
- T. Monthly Capacity Factor Comparison