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Energy Sources
 CVPS
has among the lowest-emitting power supplies in the country.
The majority of CVPS's power is purchased through long-term contracts from Vermont
Yankee Nuclear Power Station and Hydro-Quebec, which are highly reliable and stable
resources. CVPS generates about 6.5 percent of our power from 20 small hydro stations
we own, and purchases additional renewable energy through independent power producer
contracts. Our commitment to renewable energy in the state is further reinforced
through CVPS Cow PowerTM,
the nation's first manure-to-consumer energy program, and
our partial ownership in the McNeil wood chip plant.
CVPS's power supply is in stark contrast with U.S. power supplies, which are dominated
by coal, a significant cause of air pollution and a non-renewable energy source.
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