Public Meeting

The Vermont Department of Public Service (PSD) seeks feedback from stakeholders and ratepayers on the objectives and metrics by which the state should distribute federal funding provided under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

The IIJA creates funding opportunities open to Vermont to facilitate electric grid modernization for the purpose of preventing outages and enhancing the resilience of the electric grid. Section 40101(d) of the IIJA allows for states and Indian tribes to receive grants over a five-year period in an amount consistent with a pre-determined formula – approximately $3 million per year for Vermont – for uses that meet certain criteria.

On Wednesday, September 7, 2022 the PSD will convene an online public hearing from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to provide opportunities for interested parties to learn about the IIJA funding opportunity and requirements, and share their perspectives on how the federal funds should be used to improve the resilience of the electric grid.

More information about the September 7, 2022 public hearing can be found on the PSD’s Infrastrure Investment and Jobs Act – Grid Resilience webpage. Or consumers can view the Press Release regarding the public hearing.

Interested parties may attend the public hearing in person at the Department of Public ervice, 3rd  floor Giga Room, 112 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont. 

• Please send an email to  PSD.IIJAGridResilience@vermont.gov if you will be attending the public hearing in person.

Consumers can log in to participate in the PSD public hearing by clicking on the link below or calling in to the phone number provided.

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The Department of Public Service is coordinating with the Vermont Climate Council on additional public meetings in October regarding the Climate Action Plan (CAP). Comments from participants can inform both the CAP, under development by the Vermont Climate Council, and the Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP) being developed by the PSD. CAP public meetings were also scheduled in September (see the Department's calendar for dates, times and locations). 

Please join the Vermont Climate Council by participating in one of the upcoming online public meetings. 

October meeting dates and times are as follows:

• Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual event via Zoom for BIPOC communities
• Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual event via Zoom

The Department of Public Service is coordinating with the Vermont Climate Council on additional public meetings in October regarding the Climate Action Plan (CAP). Comments from participants can inform both the CAP, under development by the Vermont Climate Council, and the Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP) being developed by the PSD. CAP public meetings were also scheduled in September (see the Department's calendar for dates, times and locations). 

Please join the Vermont Climate Council by participating in one of the upcoming online public meetings. 

October meeting dates and times are as follows:

• Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual event via Zoom for BIPOC communities
• Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual event via Zoom

The Department of Public Service is coordinating with the Vermont Climate Council on a series of public meetings in September. Comments from participants can inform both the Climate Action Plan (CAP) under development by the Climate Council and the Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP) being developed by the PSD. In August 2021, the PSD coordinated with the Climate Council on a series of Technical Workshops focused on electricity, buildings/thermal sector, and transportation.   

Please join the Vermont Climate Council by participating in one of the upcoming public meetings either online or in person. All events are family friendly, free, and open to everyone interested in attending. Food will be provided at all in-person events. In addition, interpretation services may be made available for individuals who register in advance. Please note that in-person events are being held in outdoor pavilions or shelters and will observe COVID-19 safety protocols. All participants in attendance will be asked to wear masks.

Meeting dates, times. and locations are as follows: 

Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 5-7 pm: Elmore State Park Pavilion | 856 VT-12, Elmore, VT
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 5-7 pm: Emerald Lake State Park Pavilion | 65 Emerald Lake Ln, East Dorset, VT
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 5-7 pm: Lakeside Park Pavilion | 32 Mill St, Island Pond, VT
Sunday, September 26, 2021, 3-5 pm: Airport Park Pavilion | 500 Colchester Point Rd, Colchester, VT
Thursday, September 30, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual event via Zoom

For more information about the meetings, to RSVP, and to attend online, please visit the Department's 2022 Comprehensive Energy Plan webpage or the Vermont Climate Council's Get Involved webpage. 

The Department of Public Service is coordinating with the Vermont Climate Council on a series of public meetings in September. Comments from participants can inform both the Climate Action Plan (CAP) under development by the Climate Council and the Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP) being developed by the PSD. In August 2021, the PSD coordinated with the Climate Council on a series of Technical Workshops focused on electricity, buildings/thermal sector, and transportation.   

Please join the Vermont Climate Council by participating in one of the upcoming public meetings either online or in person. All events are family friendly, free, and open to everyone interested in attending. Food will be provided at all in-person events. In addition, interpretation services may be made available for individuals who register in advance. Please note that in-person events are being held in outdoor pavilions or shelters and will observe COVID-19 safety protocols. All participants in attendance will be asked to wear masks.

Meeting dates, times. and locations are as follows: 

Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 5-7 pm: Elmore State Park Pavilion | 856 VT-12, Elmore, VT
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 5-7 pm: Emerald Lake State Park Pavilion | 65 Emerald Lake Ln, East Dorset, VT
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 5-7 pm: Lakeside Park Pavilion | 32 Mill St, Island Pond, VT
Sunday, September 26, 2021, 3-5 pm: Airport Park Pavilion | 500 Colchester Point Rd, Colchester, VT
Thursday, September 30, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual event via Zoom

For more information about the meetings, to RSVP, and to attend online, please visit the Department's 2022 Comprehensive Energy Plan webpage or the Vermont Climate Council's Get Involved webpage. 

The Department of Public Service is coordinating with the Vermont Climate Council on a series of public meetings in September. Comments from participants can inform both the Climate Action Plan (CAP) under development by the Climate Council and the Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP) being developed by the PSD. In August 2021, the PSD coordinated with the Climate Council on a series of Technical Workshops focused on electricity, buildings/thermal sector, and transportation.   

Please join the Vermont Climate Council by participating in one of the upcoming public meetings either online or in person. All events are family friendly, free, and open to everyone interested in attending. Food will be provided at all in-person events. In addition, interpretation services may be made available for individuals who register in advance. Please note that in-person events are being held in outdoor pavilions or shelters and will observe COVID-19 safety protocols. All participants in attendance will be asked to wear masks.

Meeting dates, times. and locations are as follows: 

Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 5-7 pm: Elmore State Park Pavilion | 856 VT-12, Elmore, VT
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 5-7 pm: Emerald Lake State Park Pavilion | 65 Emerald Lake Ln, East Dorset, VT
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 5-7 pm: Lakeside Park Pavilion | 32 Mill St, Island Pond, VT
Sunday, September 26, 2021, 3-5 pm: Airport Park Pavilion | 500 Colchester Point Rd, Colchester, VT
Thursday, September 30, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual event via Zoom

For more information about the meetings, to RSVP, and to attend online, please visit the Department's 2022 Comprehensive Energy Plan webpage or the Vermont Climate Council's Get Involved webpage. 

The Department of Public Service is coordinating with the Vermont Climate Council on a series of public meetings in September. Comments from participants can inform both the Climate Action Plan (CAP) under development by the Climate Council and the Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP) being developed by the PSD. In August 2021, the PSD coordinated with the Climate Council on a series of Technical Workshops focused on electricity, buildings/thermal sector, and transportation.   

Please join the Vermont Climate Council by participating in one of the upcoming public meetings either online or in person. All events are family friendly, free, and open to everyone interested in attending. Food will be provided at all in-person events. In addition, interpretation services may be made available for individuals who register in advance. Please note that in-person events are being held in outdoor pavilions or shelters and will observe COVID-19 safety protocols. All participants in attendance will be asked to wear masks.

Meeting dates, times. and locations are as follows: 

Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 5-7 pm: Elmore State Park Pavilion | 856 VT-12, Elmore, VT
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 5-7 pm: Emerald Lake State Park Pavilion | 65 Emerald Lake Ln, East Dorset, VT
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 5-7 pm: Lakeside Park Pavilion | 32 Mill St, Island Pond, VT
Sunday, September 26, 2021, 3-5 pm: Airport Park Pavilion | 500 Colchester Point Rd, Colchester, VT
Thursday, September 30, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual event via Zoom

For more information about the meetings, to RSVP, and to attend online, please visit the Department's 2022 Comprehensive Energy Plan webpage or the Vermont Climate Council's Get Involved webpage. 

The Department of Public Service is coordinating with the Vermont Climate Council on a series of public meetings in September. Comments from participants can inform both the Climate Action Plan (CAP) under development by the Climate Council and the Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP) being developed by the PSD. In August 2021, the PSD coordinated with the Climate Council on a series of Technical Workshops focused on electricity, buildings/thermal sector, and transportation.   

Please join the Vermont Climate Council by participating in one of the upcoming public meetings either online or in person. All events are family friendly, free, and open to everyone interested in attending. Food will be provided at all in-person events. In addition, interpretation services may be made available for individuals who register in advance. Please note that in-person events are being held in outdoor pavilions or shelters and will observe COVID-19 safety protocols. All participants in attendance will be asked to wear masks.

Meeting dates, times. and locations are as follows: 

• Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 5-7 pm: Elmore State Park Pavilion | 856 VT-12, Elmore, VT
• Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 5-7 pm: Emerald Lake State Park Pavilion | 65 Emerald Lake Ln, East Dorset, VT
• Thursday, September 23, 2021, 5-7 pm: Lakeside Park Pavilion | 32 Mill St, Island Pond, VT
• Sunday, September 26, 2021, 3-5 pm: Airport Park Pavilion | 500 Colchester Point Rd, Colchester, VT
• Thursday, September 30, 6-7:30 pm: Virtual event via Zoom

For more information about the meetings, to RSVP, and to attend online, please visit the Department's 2022 Comprehensive Energy Plan webpage or the Vermont Climate Council's Get Involved webpage.