Burlington Electric Department Email Format
UtilitiesVermont, United States51-200 Employees
The Burlington Electric Department is a municipal electric utility based in Burlington, Vermont, and is recognized as the first U.S. city to source all of its power from renewable generation. It provides electric service to 16,763 residential customers and 3,829 commercial and industrial customers, emphasizing reliable, safe delivery, responsive customer service, and affordable bills. As part of the utilities sector, BED is a midsize organization focused on dependable service while expanding renewable generation and grid-related capabilities. BED is actively expanding electric vehicle infrastructure in Burlington, including a pole-mounted charging pilot launched in January 2026 and plans to install additional charging ports citywide. The utility has pursued asset-related developments to support its energy portfolio, including consideration of a buyout of the city's wood-burning plant and a formal partnership with FirstLight Power to support clean energy production and storage. It has a history of electric-vehicle initiatives, such as the introduction of an EV bucket truck in 2023 and an early multifamily charging pilot that began in 2019.