Vermont Public Utility Commission

25-2607-INV Investigation into BED’s operations and management practices Open Case Age: 276
Regulatory / Investigation: Open Date filed: 10/22/25
Commissioner  
Electric
   

Register of Actions-Portal

System Date Date Filed or Issued / Action
07/20/2026
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Notice of withdrawal Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov], Henry Mauck[henry.mauck@vermont.gov], William Ellis[wellis@vppsa.com], Joshua Diamond[jdiamond@dinse.com]
07/20/2026
07/20/26 Notice of withdrawal of Appearance of William Ellis [REP] on behalf of City of Burlington Electric Department [P]
07/20/2026
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Notice of Appearance Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov], Henry Mauck[henry.mauck@vermont.gov], William Ellis[wellis@vppsa.com], Joshua Diamond[jdiamond@dinse.com]
07/20/2026
07/20/26 Notice of Appearance of Joshua Diamond [REP] on behalf of City of Burlington Electric Department [P]
07/14/2026
Sent email notification regarding the issuance of 'Order re Schedule Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov], Henry Mauck[henry.mauck@vermont.gov], William Ellis[wellis@vppsa.com]
07/14/2026
07/14/26 Order re Schedule Scheduling Order issued and entered
06/19/2026
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Other document filed with the Commission Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov], Henry Mauck[henry.mauck@vermont.gov], William Ellis[wellis@vppsa.com]
06/19/2026
06/19/26 Other document filed with the Commission DPS Post Audit Availability filed by Vermont Department of Public Service [P]
06/12/2026
Result for 06/9/26 Status Conference changed to Held
06/09/2026
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Other document filed with the Commission Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov], Henry Mauck[henry.mauck@vermont.gov], William Ellis[wellis@vppsa.com]
06/09/2026
06/9/26 Other document filed with the Commission ARC BED Audit Master Plan filed by Vermont Department of Public Service [P]
06/02/2026
Sent email notification regarding the issuance of 'Notice of Status Conference Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov], Henry Mauck[henry.mauck@vermont.gov], William Ellis[wellis@vppsa.com]
06/02/2026
06/2/26 Notice of Status Conference issued, scheduled for event(s) 06/9/26 at 1:00 PM at via videoconference - before Edward McNamara, Esq. [BDMEM]; Margaret Cheney [BDMEM]; Riley Allen [BDMEM]
05/29/2026
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Other document filed with the Commission Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov], Henry Mauck[henry.mauck@vermont.gov], William Ellis[wellis@vppsa.com]
05/29/2026
05/29/26 Other document filed with the Commission DPS ARC Audit Contract filed by Vermont Department of Public Service [P]
05/22/2026
Sent email notification regarding the issuance of 'Commission request for information Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov], Henry Mauck[henry.mauck@vermont.gov], William Ellis[wellis@vppsa.com]
05/22/2026
05/22/26 Commission request for information Request for Information sent by Pamela Lenahan [Deputy Clerk]
03/06/2026
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Notice of Appearance Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov], Henry Mauck[henry.mauck@vermont.gov]
03/06/2026
03/6/26 Notice of Appearance of Henry Mauck [REP] on behalf of Vermont Department of Public Service [P]
01/13/2026
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Public Comment Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov]
01/13/2026
01/13/26 Public Comment filed by Pike Porter [PUBCOM]
12/19/2025
Sent email notification regarding the issuance of 'Other Commission-issued document Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov]
12/19/2025
12/19/25 Commission Comments Regarding the Department of Public Service's Proposed Request for Proposals,
12/19/2025
Sent email notification regarding the issuance of 'Order re Motion to Intervene Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov]
12/19/2025
12/19/25 Order re Motion to Intervene Order Denying Motion for Intervention issued and entered
12/12/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Public Comment Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov]
12/12/2025
12/15/25 Public Comment filed by Pike Porter [PUBCOM]
12/12/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Cover letter Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov]
12/12/2025
12/12/25 Cover letter Letter to H Anderson, Clerk filed by City of Burlington Electric Department [P]
12/12/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Comments Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov]
12/12/2025
12/12/25 Comments BED Comments on DPS Draft RFP filed by City of Burlington Electric Department [P]
11/19/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Response to Commission or Hearing Officer questions Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov]
11/19/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Response to Commission or Hearing Officer questions Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov]
11/19/2025
11/19/25 Response to Commission or Hearing Officer questions DPS Draft RFP filed by Vermont Department of Public Service [P]
11/19/2025
11/19/25 Response to Commission or Hearing Officer questions DPS Correspondence Re Draft RFP filed by Vermont Department of Public Service [P]
11/19/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Notice of Appearance Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com], Matthew Bakerpoole[matthew.bakerpoole@vermont.gov]
11/19/2025
11/19/25 Notice of Appearance of Matthew Bakerpoole [REP] on behalf of Vermont Department of Public Service [P]
11/18/2025
Sent email notification regarding the issuance of 'Order re Schedule Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com]
11/18/2025
11/18/25 Order re Schedule Procedural Order Extending Comment Deadline issued and entered
11/06/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Response to Motion Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com]
11/06/2025
11/6/25 Response to Motion filed by Vermont Department of Public Service [P] in response to Motion to Intervene filed by Pike Porter [P]
11/06/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Response to Motion Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com]
11/06/2025
11/6/25 Response to Motion filed by City of Burlington Electric Department [P] in response to Motion to Intervene filed by Pike Porter [P]
10/28/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Notice of Appearance Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com]
10/28/2025
10/28/25 Notice of Appearance of William F. Ellis [REP] on behalf of City of Burlington Electric Department [P]
10/23/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Motion to Intervene Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com]
10/23/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Other document filed with the Commission Document' to James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov], Pike Porter[pikeporter@gmail.com]
10/23/2025
10/23/25 Other document filed with the Commission filed by Pike Porter [P]
10/23/2025
10/23/25 Motion to Intervene of Pike Porter [P], pro se
10/23/2025
Sent email notification regarding filing of 'Notice of Appearance Document' to Director of Public Advocacy[DPS-PA@vermont.gov], James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com], James Porter, Esq.[james.porter@vermont.gov]
10/23/2025
10/23/25 Notice of Appearance of James Porter, Esq. [REP] on behalf of Vermont Department of Public Service [P]
10/22/2025
Sent email notification regarding the issuance of 'Order Opening Investigation Document' to Director of Public Advocacy[DPS-PA@vermont.gov], James L Gibbons[jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock[estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer[dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis[wellis@mcneilvt.com]
10/22/2025
Sent email notification regarding the creation of SubCase 'Investigation' to Director of Public Advocacy [DPS-PA@vermont.gov], James L Gibbons [jgibbons@burlingtonelectric.com], Emily Stebbins-Wheelock [estebbins-wheelock@burlingtonelectric.com], Darren Springer [dspringer@burlingtonelectric.com], William F. Ellis [wellis@mcneilvt.com]
10/22/2025
10/22/25 Order Opening Investigation Order Opening Investigation issued and entered
10/22/2025
SubCase 'Investigation' was inserted
10/22/2025
Regulatory case 25-2607-INV, Investigation into the City of Burlington Electric Department’s operations and management practices, (Electric) filed
 
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