BED Energy Assistance Program
BED continues to focus on supporting our customers who have experienced financial hardships and reminds our customers about the availability of our Energy Assistance Program. This program provides a 12.5 percent discount for eligible participating customers.
Lower Your Bill
The best way to lower your bill is to understand how your home is currently using electricity. Your online account can show you how your usage varies from month to month, day to day, and even in 15-minute increments so you can figure out the best way to start saving.
Net Zero Energy Podcast
The City of Burlington, Vermont’s goal is to reduce, and eventually eliminate, fossil fuel usage. In this podcast series, Burlington’s Director of Sustainability Jennifer Green and her guests share ways we can all reduce our energy usage for heating, driving, and everything else we plug in.
Moran, McNeil, and More | Bill Parizo
Bill Parizo, Director of Power System at Burlington Electric Department, shares stories of his 42 years with BED. We go all the way back to the Moran plant and switching from coal to wood chips, the conception and construction of McNeil, BED’s new SCADA system, and plenty more. Bill’s passionate for his work and the mission of BED are undeniable.
Church Street Marketplace & Downtown – Kara Alnasrawi
Kara Alnasrawi is the Director of Business and Workforce Development for the city of Burlington as well as Director of the Church Street Marketplace. We spoke about the possibilities for the Memorial block, Burlington’s commercial sector’s support for our NZE goals, mixed-use zoning, and the Great Streets program.
Winooski One Hydro | Jon Clark
Jon Clark is the Power Production Technician at Winooski One Hydro Plant. Jon talks about the history and operations of Winooski One Hydro, the fish elevator, how to start a career in power production, and the effects of extreme weather on the health and operation of the plant.
Net Zero Energy News
- Mayor and Burlington Electric Department Announce New and Expanded Net Zero Energy Electrification Incentives January 8, 2025 - Highlight Enhanced EV, Heat Pump, E-Bike, E-Lawnmower Rebates, including Boosted Incentives for Low-Income Customers
- New Rebate Program for All-Electric Vehicle High-Mileage Drivers January 1, 2025 - Burlington Electric Department is offering new incentive programs for high-mileage BED customers who are ready to switch to an all-electric
- January 2025 Net Zero Energy News: Energy Assistance, EV Chargers, Rebates, and more January 1, 2025 - Get Help Paying Your Electric Bills with BED’s Energy Assistance Program As we enter 2025, we are pleased to report
- Village Hydroponics at The McNeil Farmhouse November 26, 2024 - Village Hydroponics utilizes hydroponic technology inside of a shipping container to grow fresh, nutrient-rich produce even in the coldest and
- Burlington Electric Celebrates Net Zero Energy Calendar Contest Winners November 25, 2024 - Every year, Burlington Electric Department (BED) and the Burlington School District collaborate on the annual Net Zero Energy Calendar contest.