Lights out — storm leaves thousands without power

More than 50,000 customers in Vermont and 60,000 in New Hampshire saw power outages due to high winds overnight Wednesday. Winds gusted up to 51 mph in the Windsor County area of Vermont, according to the National Weather Service.

Crews restore power to over 27,000 after Thursday storm

An army of GMP line crews, tree crews, and contract crews are making repairs across southern Vermont and central parts of the state. The most severe damage is in the Springfield, Royalton, and Brattleboro Districts.

High winds knock out power in Springfield area

Winds as high as 85 miles per hour from a storm on Monday resulted in approximately 20,000 customers being without power throughout Vermont and more than 5,000 of them were in the Springfield area.

Vermont now has 10 Gbps internet for $400 per month

If you're lucky enough to live in Springfield, Vermont, you now have access to a ridiculously fast 10 Gbps fiber internet connection for $400 per month thanks to local service provider Vermont Telephone (VTel).

VTel rolls out 10 Gbps internet

The fastest internet in Vermont just got 1,000% faster.

Tesla Powerwall

Green Mountain Power is pleased to announce that it will be one of the first energy companies in the country to offer Tesla's new home battery, the Powerwall, to customers.

VTel, off-grid couple can’t connect on phone power

For Paul and Karen Schofield, living off the grid is an important choice, central to their desire to minimize their impact on the land and environment.

Report: Substation gate lacked signs

Warning signs were missing from the gate to the Green Mountain Power substation, where a Springfield boy was severely injured in May.

Notice of proposed power line project

Green Mountain Power seeking approval to replace of 3.7 miles of 46 kV transmission line in Springfield.

Vermont report finds no smart meter danger

A new state report concludes smart meters are safe but the advocacy group Vermonters for a Clean Environment isn't buying it.

State to study ‘smart meter’ concerns

State officials will hire an expert early this year to help determine whether Vermonters have any reason to fear the wireless “smart meters” being affixed to homes across the state.

Opinion: Spying and the next generation internet

According to ex-CIA chief David Petraeus, the emergence of an “Internet of Things” constitutes a “treasure trove” that will transform the face of spy craft as we know it.

The Smart Meters are coming! The Smart Meters are coming!

Over the past year and a half, Vermont power companies have been busy installing the controversial devices in communities throughout the state while curiously leaving Springfield out... until now.

Video: Meet your new Smart Meter

An official from the Vermont Health Department joins two representatives of Vermont power companies to explain some of the benefits and risks associated with the Smart Meter.

Video: Checking out Green Mountain Power's new Smart Meters

A radio frequency detector permits anyone to investigate two smart meter safety claims made by Vermont utility companies: 1) They transmit only a few times a day. 2) The RF radiation is indistinguishable from background RF more than 3 feet away.

How to keep your safe, reliable present electric meter

Benefits of Analog Meters vs. Smart Meters	ANALOG	"SMART"
Radio frequency radiation exposure	NO	YES
Part of a blanket network that blankets community with RF radiation	NO	YES
Health complaints	NO	YES
AAEM physician's association warnings on health effects	NO	YES
Leading scientists and health professionals concerned about health effects	NO	YES
Privacy Intrusion	NO	YES
Hackable	NO	YES
Utility collects personal use data	NO	YES
Data on your personal energy use may be provided to 3rd parties	NO	YES
Can cause "dirty electricity" emissions on wiring	NO	YES
Can be used to power down or shut off your appliances	NO	YES
Can be used to remotely shut off your utility service	NO	YES
Can be used to charge Time-of-Use rating	NO	YES
Higher bills complaints	NO	YES
Appliance burnout complaints	NO	YES
Associated with numerous house fires	NO	YES
Interference with wireless devices	NO	YES
Safety complaints	NO	YES
Can contribute to grid failure	NO	YES
Meter has short life	NO   30 - 50 yrs	YES   12 - 15 yrs

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It's a simple 3 minute process to opt out of the Smart Meter program. You can always change your mind later on at no cost to you, should you ever hear friends raving how glad they are to have a Smart Meter.

Smart meters: Bill puts indefinite hold on opt-out fees

Vermonters concerned about having smart meters installed on their homes and businesses won't have to worry about paying an opt-out fee.

VTel launches new online phone directory

VTel has re-launched the online version of its Southern Vermont Phone Directory. New features include advanced search capability, business searches by category, and easy access to the government, community, yellow page and other sections of the book.