Maxwell's is in Vermont Electric Cooperative’s service territory, which worked with CVPS and the Maxwells to make the project a reality. VEC will purchase the farm’s electrical output and CVPS will purchase the renewable energy credits and related environmental attributes associated with the farm-based generation.

Location: Newport, Vermont

History: The farm was started in 1957 by Maurice and Lois Maxwell, who now share ownership with their four sons: Stewart, Bradley, Anthony, and Jeffery.

The farm, the smallest CVPS Cow Power™ producer, has won several farm management awards, including being named 2003 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year by the University of Vermont.

Neighborhood Energy LLC is a newly created partnership between the four sons and grandson, Matthew. Construction of the digester began in March, and the farm began generating electricity on Dec. 3, 2008.

Cows: 850 milking

Production: The farm produces approximately 18 million pounds of milk a year and is expected to produce 1.75 million KWH annually for the Cow Power program.