Electric co-op: Don’t overload us with renewable energy costs

Vermont has nowhere near the amount of solar and wind generators it will need to meet renewable energy goals written into law, but utilities are nevertheless fighting developers seeking to build more.That’s the backdrop for Vermont Electric Co-op’s recent announcement that it will oppose all new renewable projects in its service territory that exceed the size of a rooftop solar array.The utility’s service area covers much of northern Vermont, where land is cheaper than in many