REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS:
The Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies (VAPDA) is the statewide association for the State of Vermont's 11 regional planning commissions. Regional planning commissions (RPCs) are political subdivisions of the State created by their member municipalities (24 VSA §4341). RPCs provide technical assistance to municipalities, and since Vermont does not have county governments, RPCs act as a link between municipal affairs and state government. RPCs work in fields that directly and indirectly affect the public at large: land use, transportation, housing, economic development, environmental quality, and more. To see and learn about what VAPDA and what Vermont's 11 Regional Planning Commissions have undertaken in 2022 visit VAPDA's StoryMap.
With assistance from RPCs, 103 communities developed comprehensive energy plans.
With a focus on sustainability and affordability, Vermont communities face significant roadblocks and opportunities in the clean energy transition. RPCs assist these communities by helping develop comprehensive local and regional energy plans that integrate land-use, transportation, natural resources, and energy project implementation.
RPCs also participate in Section 248 proceedings that necessitate utility companies and services to receive approval from Public Utilities Commissions before implementing projects relating to power generation. This ensures the development of sustainable energy resources for local communities according to the needs and interests of stakeholders.
RPCs also participate in Section 248 proceedings that necessitate utility companies and services to receive approval from Public Utilities Commissions before implementing projects relating to power generation. This ensures the development of sustainable energy resources for local communities according to the needs and interests of stakeholders.
VAPDA Officers
Chair: Catherine Dimitruk, NRPC Vice Chair: David Snedeker, NVDA Secretary/Treasurer: Charlie Baker, CCRPC Contact Information: Northwest Regional Planning Commission 75 Fairfield Street | St. Albans, VT 05478 Phone: 802-527-2948 |
VAPDA Energy/Climate Committee
Adam Lougee, Chair Chris Campany Catherine Dimitruk Associate Member Department of Public Service: Anne Margolis |
Management Regions
Energy Planners
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RPC Energy Planners - Contact List with active Email links: |