US Utility Aims for Battery Storage for All Customers, Ending Outages

Green Mountain Power (GMP), Vermont's largest utility, has filed a proposal to install battery storage for all 270,000 of its customers by 2030 as part of its Zero Outages Initiative. The plan includes making existing power lines more resilient, burying power lines, and providing residential battery storage. GMP has already installed underground lines and spacer cables, reducing tree-caused outages. The initiative aims to provide residential batteries to customers in remote locations first and then expand to all customers. GMP also offers a home battery program, allowing customers to lease Tesla Powerwalls. The utility's proactive approach aims to prevent future outages and reduce repair costs.