Integrated Resource Plan

Like all Vermont electric utilities, Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) is required to prepare and implement a long-range plan, called an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), every three years. The IRP maps out how VEC will meet its members’ needs for energy services safely, reliably and at the lowest life-cycle cost. The plan includes an analysis of VEC’s energy needs and supply resources; its planned improvements to its electrical system, including vegetation management and environmental impacts; and the costs associated with both supply and grid resources. The IRP includes detailed action plans for the next three years.

On July 15, 2022, VEC submitted its plan to the Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) for review and approval. The plan is available on the VEC website https://vermontelectric.coop/electric-system/integrated-resource-plan or through the PUC’s electronic filing system at https://epuc.vermont.gov/ in case number 22-2764-PET. The PUC will hold a public hearing via Go To Meeting videoconference on December 6, 2022, at 7:00 pm before which the Department of Public Service will hold an informational session for the public at 6:45 pm.

Participants and members of the public may access the public hearing and information session online at https://meet.goto.com/583166989 or call in by telephone using the following information: phone number: +1 (571) 317-3116; access code: 583-166-989. Participants may wish to download the GoToMeeting software application in advance of the hearing at https://meet.goto.com/install Guidance on how to join the meeting and system requirements may be found at https://www.gotomeeting.com/meeting/online-meeting-support.

VEC members can also submit comments on the IRP through ePUC at https://epuc.vermont.gov/; by email to puc.clerk@vermont.gov; or via regular mail sent to Vermont Public Utility Commission, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2701. Please include the case number (22-2764-PET) when submitting written comments. Comments must be submitted by December 2, 2022. Members can also contact VEC about anything related to the IRP at support@vermontelectric.coop or 1-800-832-2667.