hydro power

VPR News

Energy experts say Hydro Quebec contracts likely to be renewed

By Bob Kinzel | February 19, 2008

There’s a good chance that Vermont will be able to meet a sizeable portion of its future energy needs by renegotiating its power contracts with Hydro Quebec. That’s the word from the head of the Central Vermont Public Corporation – the state’s largest utility.

VPR News

Towns pass hydro power permitting resolutions

By Susan Keese | March 7, 2007

A number of towns passed resolutions urging the state to simplify the permitting process for small hydro-power operations. Among those towns was Putney, where resident Steve Bachler sees a lot of small hydro potential.

VPR News

Commissioner says state should seek long-term power from Hydro-Quebec

By VPR | September 15, 2004

Public Service Department Commissioner David O’Brien says the state should strongly consider renegotiating its power contract with Hydro-Quebec as part of Vermont’s large range energy plan. The Hydro-Quebec contract currently accounts for about 28 percent of the state’s energy mix and it’s scheduled to expire in 2016.