On April 18, 2007, the Board initiated a proceeding to examine the potential use and deployment of smart metering technology by Vermont electric distribution utilities. The investigation also encompasses the possible use of alternative rate designs, including block rates, that could encourage energy efficiency.

Caption:

Investigation into Vermont Electric Utilities' Use of Smart Metering and Time-Based Rates in Re Opt-Out, Privacy and Cyber Security

Public Participation/Hearings:

• August 21, 2007, November 13, 2007, and January 15, 2008 -- Workshops to review the analysis of the potential deployment of smart metering technology in Vermont that was conducted by a consultant hired by the Department of Public Service
• January 20, 2011 -- Workshop regarding dynamic pricing
• File a Public Comment

Significant Documents:

• Analysis of Potential Deployment of Smart Metering Technology in Vermont

  • Presentation on draft report (November 13, 2007)
  • Draft Report on Benefit-Cost Analysis for Advanced Metering and Time Based Pricing, Appendices, dated January 7, 2008, prepared by Freeman, Sullivan and Co., consultant to Vermont Department of Public Service
  • Presentation on draft final report (January 15, 2008)
  • Final Report on Benefit-Cost Analysis for Advanced Metering and Time Based Pricing, Appendices, dated March 26, 2008

• Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

  • Act
  • CRS Report to Congress, Summary of Major Provisions

• Orders and Memoranda

  • 2007

    • Order Opening Investigation, issued April 18, 2007
    • Prehearing Conference Memorandum, issued May 10, 2007
    • Scheduling Order, issued July 12, 2007

  • 2008

    • Order Re Comments on Docket Structure, issued January 31, 2008

  • 2009

    • Order Re Memorandum of Understanding, issued August 3, 2009
    • Order Re Motion for Clarification, issued November 16, 2009

  • 2010

    • Order Re Motion for Extension of Time, issued August 4, 2010
    • Memorandum Re Filings Under Paragraph 59(C) of MOU, issued December 3, 2010
    • Memorandum Re Workshop to Discuss Dynamic Pricing, issued December 10, 2010
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  • 2011

    • Order Re Motion to Intervene, issued October 19, 2011
    • Procedural Scheduling Order Re Principles for Opt-Out, Privacy and Cyber-Security, issued November 7, 2011
    • Order Re Motions to Intervene, issued December 1, 2011

• Proposed Policy

  • Department of Public Service Status Report to Public Service Board on Emerging Issues, dated 10/14/2011
    • Proposed Policy A - Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding - Principles Regarding Automated Metering Opt Out, dated 10/10/2011
    • Proposed Policy B - Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding - Statement of Principles Relative to Privacy, dated 10/10/2011
    • Proposed Policy C - Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding - Cyber Security Protocol, dated

• Comments Filed By Parties on The Department of Public Service's Proposed Policy

  • American Civli Liberties Union Foundation of Vermont (ACLU)
  • Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
  • City of Burlington Electric Department (BED)
  • Department of Public Service (DPS)
  • Green Mountain Power Corporation (GMP)
  • Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC)
  • Vermonters for a Clean Environment (VCE)
  • Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC)
  • Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA)

• Non-Party / Workshop Attendees' Comments

  • Sarah Crepeau
  • EMR Policy Institute (EMRPI)
  • Shelley Higgin
  • Olga Julinska
  • Benjamin Mithoefer
  • Ray Pealer
  • Katherine B. Peltz
  • Martine Victor