Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is the text of the registrant's news release issued on February 18, 2009 updating its expected earnings range for the year ended December 31, 2008.

As discussed in Exhibit 99.1, the news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are present expectations, and are subject to the limitations listed therein, and in Central Vermont's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including that actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward looking statements.

The foregoing information (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished under "Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition" and "Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure." Such information (including Exhibit 99.1) is furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
99.1 Central Vermont's News Release dated February 18, 2009.

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