In 2008 Essex performed a reconnaissance level condition assessment on several of Green Mountain Power’s (GMP) existing generation facilities along with a screening study of new generation alternatives. The screening study included:

• Preparation of general arrangement drawings;
• Development cost estimates (using site specific and vendor data);
• An initial assessment of fuel options;
• Electrical interconnection requirements;
• Preliminary assessment of the permitting effort and associated risks;
• Budgetary estimates of CapEx and OpEx, and;
• Performing preliminary financial analyses.

Results of the screening study identified several viable alternatives. Essex is assisting GMP with more detailed studies on the most attractive options.