Net Zero Energy News

FirstLight and Burlington Electric Department Enter Power Purchase Agreement for Hydroelectricity to Support Burlington’s Energy Demand with Clean, New England Power August 7, 2024 - As part of the agreement, Burlington Electric Department will purchase clean hydropower and associated VT-1 renewable energy credits produced by FirstLight’s Connecticut hydroelectric facility
Green Mountain Transit, Burlington Electric Department Announce Addition of Five Electric Transit Buses to Fleet June 18, 2024 - Buses Will Be Charged in Burlington, and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Air Pollution while Serving Burlington and other Vermont Communities
Burlington Electric Department Introduces New Pole-Mounted, Electric Vehicle Chargers to Improve Charging Access June 5, 2024 - BED Also Seeks Input on Locations for Additional Public EV Chargers
June 2024 Net Zero Energy News: Energy Assistance & Getting Ready for Summer June 1, 2024 - Get Help Paying Your Electric Bills We are excited to share good news with our community that BED’s Energy Assistance
May 2024 Net Zero Energy News: Speak with BED Energy Experts May 1, 2024 - Speak with BED Energy Experts! BED continues to get out into the community and would appreciate the opportunity to speak
April 2024 Net Zero Energy News: Go Electric and Save! April 1, 2024 - New incentives to accelerate progress toward the City’s Net Zero Energy goal. New actions targeted at reducing emissions from the transportation sector.
Mayor Weinberger and Burlington Electric Announce Major Progress in Annual Net Zero Energy Roadmap Update, and New Electrification Incentives and Programs for 2024 March 19, 2024 - Fossil Fuel Use in the Building Sector Down 19 percent with more than 2,300 heat pumps installed since 2018; New Electrification Incentives and Programs will Save Burlingtonians Money
City Departments Take Steps to Improve Access to EV Charging March 11, 2024 - Pilot Program to Provide EV Charging for Residents without Off-Street Parking
March 2024 North Avenue News: Our Energy Services Team March 4, 2024 - Our Energy Services professionals work every day to help our 21,000+ residential and commercial customers save energy and, therefore, spend less on electricity.
February 2024 North Avenue News: Miscellaneous Service Fees February 1, 2024 - We invite our customers to review our proposed updated Miscellaneous Service fees and to provide feedback.