Vermont utility regulators have
fined Green Mountain Power $30,000 stemming from five violations in its
permit to ship turbine parts to an industrial wind-power project last
year.
The utility had reached a settlement that included a
$7,500 fine over the violations with the state Department of Public
Service. Regulators on the Vermont Public Service Board accepted the
settlement, but disagreed with the amount.
The Caledonian-Record reports board members said a higher penalty is warranted for violating the transportation plan.
The investigation into alleged violations began
during Green Mountain Power's shipments across Vermont of parts to the
Lowell wind project.
The board said the utility acknowledges that the proceeding reiterated the importance of flawless compliance.
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