Green Mountain Power (GMP) has been approved by the Vermont Public Service Board to expand its Cow Power Program throughout the state of Vermont. The Cow Power Program has been offered in a limited territory since 2004, providing a means for GMP customers to buy renewable energy for a premium of 4.0¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Now, 90,000 additional customers will be able to enroll in the program, which is powered by 12 Vermont farms and over 10,000 dairy cows. To generate the power, farmers put cow manure into an anaerobic digester which converts the waste into various byproducts including methane. The methane is used to power a generator that feeds electricity into the grid. The process gives farmers an additional source of income while reducing methane emissions and supporting green power through the state.

Press Release - GMP Cow Power Now Available to All GMP Customers

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