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Lead Story Oct 1, 2026

Vermont Gas Utility Covers Upfront Geothermal Costs for Affordable Housing

Vermont Gas will pay for and own underground ground loops at a 44-home affordable development in Hinesburg, removing a major cost barrier for geothermal heating and cooling. The utility-owned model could make all-electric geothermal systems more viable for affordable housing developers.

Sarah Mitchell

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Vermont's largest power source is now a virtual power plant of batteries

Green Mountain Power's virtual power plant, comprising residential and utility-scale batteries, has become Vermont's largest energy resource at 110 MW. During a July heat wave, it dispatched 90 MW, saving customers an estimated $6 million in peak electricity costs.

Priya Sharma Jul 28, 2026