Wind Facility Compliance

The Commission has approved four large-scale wind-generation facilities in Vermont: Deerfield (Docket 7250), Sheffield (Docket 7156), Georgia Mountain (Docket 7508) and Lowell Mountain (Docket 7628). Each is subject to a Commission-approved sound-monitoring and sound-complaint procedure that includes steps intended to resolve complaints directly with the operator of the wind-generation facility.

Persons wishing to file complaints regarding wind facility sound levels should file their complaints directly with the facility operator. This allows the operator an opportunity to promptly assess and address the circumstances resulting in the complaint. Contact information and links to the approved procedures for each facility are below.

In the event you register a complaint with the facility operator but do not believe your complaint was adequately resolved, you can contact the Department of Public Service Consumer Affairs and Public Information (CAPI) Division. More information on how CAPI and the Commission handle complaints about non-compliance.

If your complaint is not resolved by the wind generation facility or with the assistance of CAPI, you can file a complaint directly with the Commission. Additionally, you may file a complaint directly with the Commission at any time using the contact information in the lower left-hand corner of each web page.

The Georgia Mountain (Docket 7508) and Lowell Mountain (Docket 7628) wind generation facilities are each subject to a Commission-approved winter operating protocol to protect against possible safety-related issues during certain weather conditions.

Georgia Mountain

Georgia Mountain Community Wind
(802) 392-0600
Georgia Mountain Winter Operating Protocol

Lowell Mountain

Green Mountain Power Corporation
(802) 238-5454
Lowell Mountain Winter Operating Protocol

If you believe that a wind generation facility is violating the requirements of its winter operating protocol, you can register a complaint with CAPI at the Department of Public Service. More information on how CAPI and the Commission handle complaints about non-compliance.

If your complaint is not resolved with the assistance of CAPI, you can file a complaint directly with the Commission. Additionally, you may file a complaint directly with the Commission at any time using the contact information in the lower left corner of the web page.