Utilities, Hydro, Industrial  -  August 7, 2024

Burlington Electric Department Adopts Hydropower

Burlington Electric Department (BED) announced the signing of a new power purchase agreement for hydropower.

The PPA was signed with FirstLight, a clean power producer, developer and energy storage company.

Through the agreement that launched in July, FirstLight will deliver Burlington, Vermont, over 54 gigawatt hours (GWh) of clean hydropower and associated VT-1 renewable energy credits through 2025 from FirstLight’s Shepaug Generating Station in Connecticut. The generating station is Connecticut's second largest source of renewable energy and largest hydroelectric facility. 

The new partnership supports the City of Burlington’s commitment to 100% renewable power sourcing and its net zero energy goal.

BED has purchased 100% of its power supply from renewable sources since 2014. To support an increase in demand for electricity while ensuring its energy mix remains 100% renewable, BED is looking to strategic partnerships like this new PPA with FirstLight to secure additional clean power generation.

“Our new collaboration with FirstLight serves as another example of Burlington Electric Department’s and the City of Burlington’s commitment to continuing to source 100% of our power from a mix of different types of renewable generation, while maintaining reliability for our customers,” said Darren Springer, BED General Manager, in a statement. “As we electrify more of our heating and transportation needs, BED will continue to look for opportunities to source renewable power to meet demand. We are grateful for thoughtful partners like FirstLight, whose reliable, cost-competitive, clean electricity generation supports our climate goals in Burlington and helps to decarbonize the New England grid.”

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