Vermont replacing power plants with home batteries

Vermont's largest utility, Green Mountain Power, has installed home battery systems in over 5,500 residences as part of a virtual power plant program that collectively serves as the state's largest power source. Participants lease two batteries for $55 per month over 10 years, protecting them from outages while providing cheaper, cleaner energy—an alternative to expensive gas generators. This innovative approach helps Vermont address increased extreme weather events and demonstrates how distributed home batteries can function as a modern power infrastructure solution.