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 share ways we can all reduce our energy usage for heating, driving, and everything else we plug in.
EAN 2025 Annual Progress Report | Cara Robechek
Cara Robechek, Deputy Director and Network Manager for Energy Action Network, shares the findings in this year’s 2025 Annual Progress Report for Vermont on Energy, Affordability, and Emissions. The report provides an in-depth analysis of where Vermont stands relative to its climate commitments and energy goals. This year’s report highlights the theme of affordability.
Car-Free Living | Alicia Taylor
Alicia Taylor, Director of Community Engagement at CarShare Vermont, shares her family’s journey to being car-free. She, her husband, and two kids have found many benefits in making the switch.
Energy Education | Sophia Donforth
Executive Director for VEEP and NHEEP Sophia Donforth returns to the podcast to share her experiences over the last 4 years and the many great energy education services offered to schools by the organization in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Net Zero Energy News
- January 2026 Net Zero Energy News January 2, 2026 - Get Help Paying Your Electric Bills with BED’s Energy Assistance Program As we enter 2026, we remind our customers that
- Moody’s Investors Service Affirms BED’s A3 Credit Rating December 23, 2025 - Recognizes Renewable Power, Competitive Rates, and Improved Financial Metrics
- Burlington Electric Department Announces Expansion of Energy Assistance Program December 18, 2025 - Updates Will Allow Qualifying Providers of Affordable Housing and Temporary Shelter Housing to Participate in the Program
- Burlington Electric Celebrates Net Zero Energy 2026 Calendar Contest Winners December 4, 2025 - Every year, Burlington Electric Department (BED) and the Burlington School District collaborate on the annual Net Zero Energy Calendar contest.
- Consider upgrading your electric panel before changes to BED’s service fees take effect in 2026 November 19, 2025 - As more Burlingtonians take advantage of BED’s electrification rebates, upgrading your home electric panel may be necessary to support the