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