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 May 8, 2009 announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

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.l) is furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

An analyst conference call to review the first quarter 2009 results will be held on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live audio web cast of the conference call will be available to the public on a listen-only basis. To listen to the web cast go to the investor relations section of the company's web site at www.cvps.com and select the "CVPS Q1 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call" link. Central Vermont's news releases, current financial information, SEC filings, and Investor Relations presentations are accessible at the same web site.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Central Vermont's News Release dated May 8, 2009.

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