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New GMP Low-Income Power Rate

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COLCHESTER, Vt. -

While low-income Vermonters might soon pay less for power, other customers will have to pay more.

That's because early this winter, Green Mountain Power will offer a discount to low-income customers.  It's 25-percent off the customer charge and the first 600 kilowatts of power.

The rate cut was pushed by AARP and approved by the legislature.

"Vermont is the only New England state without a low-income rate at this point. So the Public Service Board has approved a new rate for low-income customers," says Dotty Schnure, Green Mountain Power, manager of Corporate Communications.

To cover the cost, other customers will see their power bill go up.  Starting in January, a homeowner will pay a $1.50 more a month.

Right now the low-income discount is only available to GMP customers, though there is talk of expanding it to other utilities.

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