Burlington Electric Department announced a five-year renewal of a power purchase agreement with Vermont Wind’s Sheffield Wind Farm.
“The PPA represents both continued support of Burlington’s energy needs with clean, renewable generation and BED’s commitment to in-state and New England renewable resources,” the Vermont public power utility said.
The Vermont Wind Sheffield facility is a 40-megawatt, 16-turbine wind farm in northeastern Vermont. BED’s renewal of this wind power PPA will continue to ensure delivery of 16 megawatts of Vermont-produced electricity to BED.
BED’s current contract with Vermont Wind for electricity from the Sheffield Wind Farm expires on October 18, 2026, with the new renewal beginning immediately thereafter. The renewal was authorized by the Burlington Electric Commission on July 23, 2025.
“I appreciate BED’s efforts to secure renewable energy through the renewal of our Vermont Wind agreement,” stated Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak. “Continuing to include cost-competitive wind power in our energy portfolio is an important step that benefits our ratepayers and helps with our strategy of being a climate-forward city.”
“Our renewed agreement with Vermont Wind serves as another powerful example of BED’s and the City’s commitment to continuing to source 100 percent of our power from a mix of different types of renewable generation, while maintaining reliability for our customers,” stated Darren Springer, BED General Manager. “With electricity demand rising, securing cost-effective, stable, long-term renewable power is critical. We value our partnership with Vermont Wind, whose generation supports BED’s energy needs, Burlington’s energy goals, and regional decarbonization.”
“The renewal of the Sheffield Wind PPA ensures 16 megawatts of Vermont-generated wind power will continue serving Burlington customers,” stated Akshaya Bhargava, Vermont Wind Chief Commercial Officer. “As the owner of Sheffield Wind Farm, we’re pleased to extend this long-standing partnership and provide stable, locally produced renewable energy to BED.”
