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CVPS has over 600 miles of transmission lines, and about 130 substations across
the state. We have over 20 hydro generation stations, two gas turbines, one diesel
plant, and 20 dams.
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control center at the company's headquarters in Rutland operates 24 hours a day,
and directs all switching for the transmission system via a Supervisory Control
And Data Aquisition system. This system is operated via computers, and automatically
controls over 70 substations, as well as all generation facilities, over 30 transmission
switches, 650 control points, multiple data and communication systems, and over
2,000 alarm and status points.
The controllers also direct the service restoration efforts on the transmission
system, substations, and distribution lines involving substations, if there are
outages or repairs needed. They also coodinate with Vermont Electric Power Company, better known as VELCO, the
state's transmission company, as needed; and
ISO New England, a regional transmission organization that monitors and
ensures New England's constant power supply.
Planning for Vermont's Electric Transmission Future
The Vermont System Planning Committee (VSPC) was created by a Vermont Public Service Board order. The Committee
and its associated planning process make up a new approach to addressing reliability
issues in Vermont’s electric transmission system. The process is designed
to facilitate full, fair and timely consideration of cost-effective non-transmission
alternatives to new transmission projects. The members of the VSPC include: representatives
of each Vermont electric distribution and transmission utility, including CVPS;
and three public member representing the interests of residential consumers, commercial
and industrial consumers, and environmental protection respectively. The learn more,
click HERE
to visit the VSPC Web site.
Open Access Transmission Information
On Feb. 1, 2005, ISO New England and participating transmission owners implemented
a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) governed by ISO New England FERC Electric
Tariff No. 3 - Section II Open Access Transmission Tariff (RTO OATT). The
RTO OATT superseded the OATT’s of all Participating Transmission Owners, including
the CVPS OATT No. 7. The RTO OATT covers transmission service on all network
facilities including pool transmission facilities and the Highgate Converter Facilities.
All transmission service types are briefly explained in the ISO New England matrix (see Transmission
Service Types), which also contains application information.
OASIS: Registration information for access to the New England Open
Access Same Time Information System (OASIS) may be found via:
Regional Network Service: Open access to integrate all resources
to regional network load is provided under Schedule 9 – Regional Network Service
of the RTO OATT. Application for Regional Network Service must be made to
ISO New England. Call Bruce Kay at ISO New England at 413-535-4062 for more
information.
- Schedule 9
(See Section II Open Access Transmission Tariff)
Through or Out Service: Open access to utilize the Highgate Converter
Facilities is provided under Schedule 8 – Through or Out Service of the RTO
OATT. Application for Through or Out Service must be made to ISO New England.
Call Bruce Kay at ISO New England at 413-535-4062 for more information.
- Schedule 8
(See Section II Open Access Transmission Tariff)
Local Network or Point-to-Point Service: Open access to the CVPS
transmission system is provided under Schedule 21 – Local Network Service
(common provisions applicable to local service from all local service providers)
and Schedule 21-CV – Local Service Schedule (provisions applicable to local
service from CVPS) of the RTO OATT. Application for firm or non-firm point-to-point
transmission service over the CVPS transmission system must be made to ISO New England.
See link below for blank application. Call Carl Scott at CVPS at 802-747-5534
for more information.
Phase I/II HVDC Service: Open access to the CVPS portion of the
Phase I/II HVDC transmission facilities is provided under Schedule 20A – Point-to-Point
Service over the Phase I/II HVDC Transmission Facilities and Schedule 20A-CV of
the RTO OATT. Application for firm or non-firm point-to-point transmission
service over the CVPS portion of the Phase I/II HVDC transmission facilities must
be made to CVPS. See link below for blank application. Call Carl Scott
at CVPS at 802-747-5534 for more information.
Large Generator Interconnection: Large generator interconnections
(over 20 MW) with the CVPS transmission system are governed by Schedule 22 –
Standard Large Generator Interconnection Procedures of the RTO OATT. A request for interconnection with the CVPS
transmission system must be made to ISO New England. Call Kevin Mankouski
at ISO New England at 413-535-4133 for more information.
Small Generator Interconnection: Small generator interconnections
(20 MW and under) with the CVPS transmission system are governed by Schedule 22
until Schedule 23 – Standard Small Generator Interconnection Procedures of
the RTO OATT, which is under development, becomes effective no earlier than Jan.
9, 2006.
Interconnection with CVPS Distribution System: A request for interconnection
with the CVPS distribution system may be made to CVPS. Call Carl Scott at
CVPS at 802-747-5534 to ascertain.
CVPS Links:
FERC Order 2004 Standards of Conduct Information and other CVPS OASIS related information
can be found using the following link:
For customers with an OASIS digital certificate please use the following link:
Southern Loop Public Engagement Process:
Dozens of local residents have helped Central Vermont Public Service and Vermont
Electric Power Company find solutions to growing concerns about southern Vermont’s
electrical transmission system in a first-of-its-kind public outreach gathering.
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