BED Energy Assistance Program
BED continues to focus on supporting our customers who have experienced financial hardships and reminds our customers about the availability of our Energy Assistance Program. This program provides a 12.5 percent discount for eligible participating customers.
Lower Your Bill
The best way to lower your bill is to understand how your home is currently using electricity. Your online account can show you how your usage varies from month to month, day to day, and even in 15-minute increments so you can figure out the best way to start saving.
Net Zero Energy Podcast
The City of Burlington, Vermont’s goal is to reduce, and eventually eliminate, fossil fuel usage. In this podcast series, Burlington’s Director of Sustainability Jennifer Green and her guests will be sharing ways we can all reduce our energy usage for heating, driving, and everything else we plug in.
The Next Generation of Climate Leaders | Lena Stier
Lena Stier is Energy Action Network’s Data Manager and Research Analyst. In this episode, we hear about what it’s like being a young person in the climate and energy field, including advice to employers on empowering the next generation of climate leaders.
Mayor Miro Weinberger
For our 50th episode we spoke with Mayor Miro Weinberger. He reflects on his Net Zero Energy-related accomplishments over his time in office. He also speaks to what he’d like to see Burlington take on going forward.
Will Clavelle | Business and Workforce Development in Burlington
Will Clavelle, Assistant Director of Small Business Development for the City of Burlington talks about his journey from CEDO to the Department of Business and Workforce Development. This newly created department helped keep many businesses alive during the pandemic and they’re continually working toward bringing new businesses into the City.
Net Zero Energy News
- City Departments Take Steps to Improve Access to EV Charging March 11, 2024 - Pilot Program to Provide EV Charging for Residents without Off-Street Parking
- March 2024 North Avenue News: Our Energy Services Team March 4, 2024 - Our Energy Services professionals work every day to help our 21,000+ residential and commercial customers save energy and, therefore, spend less on electricity.
- February 2024 North Avenue News: Miscellaneous Service Fees February 1, 2024 - We invite our customers to review our proposed updated Miscellaneous Service fees and to provide feedback.
- Seeking Customer Input on Miscellaneous Service Fees January 30, 2024 - At Burlington Electric Department (BED), we assess various Miscellaneous Fees pursuant to a tariff approved by the Public Utility Commission
- Mayor Weinberger, Burlington Electric Department, Vermont Environmental Organizations Support Ambitious 100% Renewable Energy Standard Update January 11, 2024 - Burlington Electric Would Keep Existing Renewable Resources, Procure Significant New Renewable Energy to Meet Load Growth from Electrification