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That is today. Even if true, the grid sees this demand and they are looking to meet it. So next year things will be different.
Though a good salesman wants repeat sales and so if he things you will be unhappy he won't sell it. Thus selling the cheaper thing now and hoping you come back in a few years when the grid is better is the right thing for him.
Assuming of course that your grid is allowed to keep up. Vermont isn't on the ocean, but it is close enough to get offshore wind from neighboring states. Trump seems to be shutting that down, and so the area should refuse to provide enough power since their best option isn't allowed. (building coal would be allowed, but it is uneconomical) Write your congressman to make sure wind is unblocked. I don't know how windy Vermont is, but in state wind is likely an option if allowed. Likewise there is some solar potential though it isn't a great location.
I'm lucky enough to live in a location where all my power comes from Wind.