By Sophia McDermott-Hughes/VTDigger Former Green Mountain Power President Mary Powell is now the chief executive officer of Sunrun Inc, the largest residential-solar company in the U.S. Powell stepped down from Green Mountain Power (GMP), Vermont’s largest utility provider, in 2019 after working there […]
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GMP gives free powerwall batteries to low income Vermonters
Green Mountain Power is offering Tesla Powerwall 2.0 batteries to 100 eligible customers, free of charge. A $150,000 grant from the Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity (VLITE) will pay for the cutting-edge technology and installation in the homes of […]
Green Mountain Power certified as “B Corp”
Just over three years have passed since Green Mountain Power was recognized as the first utility in the world to become a Certified B Corp – and the Colchester-based energy company has received recertification. B Corps are companies that believe […]
Mary Powell named among top 25 most influential women by CEO Connection
Leading female CEOs will inspire next generation of leaders Green Mountain Power President and CEO Mary Powell was named among the top 25 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market CEO Connection in 2016. This list recognizes the top 25 women […]
GMP CEO Powell’s house struck by lightning, burns
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org The South Hero home of Green Mountain Power President and CEO Mary Powell caught fire Tuesday evening, June 28, and burned into the night. Vermont State Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the fire may have […]
GMP rates among lowest for New England utilities
Green Mountain Power rates continue to rank among the lowest of New England’s largest utilities, according to the most recent data compiled by the Edison Electric Institute and released May 25. Overall, GMP’s rates are the second lowest and 17 […]
Mary Powell named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business
Powell honored for her leadership transforming the electrical grid On Monday, May 16, Fast Company announced its annual ranking of the 100 Most Creative People in Business for 2016. Green Mountain Power CEO and President Mary Powell was selected to be […]
Rutland Blooms doubles
By Steve Costello Volunteers plant a tree last year for the Rutland Blooms project. RUTLAND—With Castleton University joining Green Mountain Power as lead partners and a host of significant contributions from the business community, Rutland Blooms will kick off its […]
GMP issues call for nominations for 2016 Zetterstrom Award
By Steve Costello A female osprey, identified by the necklace of brown feathers across her chest, calls from her nest, on Lake Arrowhead. Seeking to recognize a leading Vermont environmentalist and honor the legacy of a legendary wildlife advocate, Green […]
GMP to offer the cutting-edge Tesla Powerwall home battery to customers
Pilot program begins in January On Dec. 3, Green Mountain Power announced that it is the first utility in the country to offer home batteries to its customers, under an innovative filing. Vermonters now have the option to purchase the […]