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In re Investigation into Programmatic Adjustments to the Standard-Offer Program (Renewable Energy Vermont, Appellant)

Supreme Court of Vermont

Decided May 11, 2018No. 2017-165PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtReiber, C.J.

*114 ¶ 1. Appellant Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) asks this Court to reverse and remand an order of the Vermont Public Utility Commission 1 that altered technology allocations in the standard-offer program for renewable energy projects. We conclude that REV seeks an advisory opinion and therefore dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

¶ 2. The standard-offer program was established by the Legislature in 2005 as part of an effort to promote development of renewable energy in Vermont. See 30 V.S.A. §§ 8001, 8005, 8005a. The standard-offer statute directs the Commission to authorize "long-term…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. In Re: Constitutionality of House Bill 88Supreme Court of Vermont · 1949
  2. Wood v. WoodSupreme Court of Vermont · 1977
  3. In Re Appeal of Bennington School, Inc.Supreme Court of Vermont · 2004
  4. Baker v. Town of GoshenSupreme Court of Vermont · 1999
  5. Anderson v. StateSupreme Court of Vermont · 1998

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