Line Extension Alternatives

Last updated: August 28, 2018

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:State
Category:Regulatory Policy
State:Vermont
Incentive Type:Line Extension Analysis
Web Site:http://publicservice.vermont.gov/renewable_energy/resources
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Wind (Small), Other Distributed Generation Technologies

Authorities

Name:CVR 30 000 057 (5.600)
Date Enacted:10/01/2008
Effective Date:10/01/2008
Name:30 V.S.A. § 209

Summary

The Public Service Board (PSB) of Vermont developed rules regarding utility line extension requests. While the majority of the rules focus on the procedure followed (and associated fees) for the actual line extensions, the PSB also included a provision that requires electric utilities to provide written information to customers upon request about off-grid electricity generators as an alternative to line extensions. The PSB recognized that in many cases off-grid electricity generators are less expensive than extending the electricity distribution lines, and therefore customers should be made aware of this option.

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