Burlington Renewable Energy Project
Sector: Hydro • Location: Burlington, Vermont, United States
Source: Smart Cities Dive
Burlington, Vermont, became the first city in the U.S. to be completely powered by renewable energy at the start of 2015. This project, initiated in the 1990s, involved significant investments in sustainable energy sources, including a biomass plant, hydro generators, and wind turbines. The city aims to reduce energy consumption while maintaining a diverse energy portfolio.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Wind, Biomass
- Location
- Burlington, Vermont, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Smart Cities Dive
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Original status | Completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Burlington, Vermont, became the first city in the U.S. to be completely powered by renewable energy at the start of 2015. This project, initiated in the 1990s, involved significant investments in sustainable energy sources, including a biomass plant, hydro generators, and wind turbines. The city aims to reduce energy consumption while maintaining a diverse energy portfolio. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Vermont |
City | Burlington |
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Source | Smart Cities Dive |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Wind, Biomass |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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