Burlington Electric Commission – Sep 9, 2026
- Where
- 585 Pine Street, Burlington Electric Department, Burlington, VT 05408
What was decided
The commission reviewed the McNeil wood pyrolysis RFP, the approved 2.99% rate case, the business process audit, and June and July financial results. Commissioners approved the solar canopy purchase and the 2026-2027 Strategic Direction.
Decisions recorded
- Approved the July 8, 2026 meeting minutes as presented, 5-0. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved a finding that public knowledge of the solar canopy contract negotiations would place the commission and BED at a substantial disadvantage, 5-0. page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved a motion to enter executive session to discuss the proposed solar canopy contract negotiations, 5-0. page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved BED's capital purchase of a solar parking canopy for 585 Pine Street, funded from available bond proceeds, 5-0. page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the 2026-2027 Strategic Direction as presented, 5-0. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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- Version saved (opens in new tab) (PDF, 617 KB)
Agenda
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Terms used here
- Public Forum
- The time at a City Council meeting when residents can speak to the Council about any city matter.
- executive session
- A part of a public meeting closed to the public. Vermont's Open Meeting Law allows it only for specific reasons, such as lawsuits, contracts, or personnel matters, and no final decision may be made in it.
- variance
- Permission from the zoning board to use or build on a property in a way the zoning doesn't allow, such as closer to a lot line, because of a hardship particular to the property.
- VSA
- Vermont Statutes Annotated, the state's laws (also written V.S.A.).
Changes since posting
- Revised minutes were posted.
- Revised minutes were posted.
Source
This meeting on the City of Burlington's meeting portal (opens in new tab) (CivicClerk). First recorded by Burlington Publick on .