2008-05-06 23:50:59 -

- Central Vermont Public Service (NYSE:CV) will release its first quarter earnings before the stock market opens on Friday, May 9, 2008.

The company will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, May 12, 2008, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT. At that time, CVPS President and CEO Robert Young will discuss recent corporate developments, and the company's strategic

outlook. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Pamela Keefe will present first quarter financial results.

Interested parties may listen to the conference call live on the Internet by selecting the "Q1 2008 Central Vermont Public Service Earnings Conference Call" link on CVPS's homepage at www.cvps.com. An audio archive of the call will be available at approximately 12 p.m. EDT at the same location or by dialing 1-888-286-8010 and entering passcode 99738746.

CVPS is Vermont's largest electric utility, serving more than 158,000 customers statewide. CVPS's non-regulated subsidiary, Catamount Resources Corporation, sells and rents electric water heaters through a subsidiary, SmartEnergy Water Heating Services.

Central Vermont Public Service
Media Contact:
Steve Costello, 802-747-5427, 802-742-3062 (beeper)
or
Investor Relations Contact:
Ann Warrell, 802-747-5697