Jun 19
Heat Wave and High Electric Demand Expected
Johnson, VT- Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) is urging members to stay safe during the high temperatures expected this week. Safety is the absolute highest priority. VEC is also urging members to avoid optional electric use on Wednesday and Thursday evenings as the demand for electricity across New England is expected to spike, causing the electric supply to be dirtier and more expensive.
Specifically, VEC asks members to conserve electricity from 6 to 10 pm on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
May 15
Electric Power Reliability in the Face of a Changing Climate Focus of VEC Annual Meeting
Johnson, VT- Vermont Electric Co-op members recently got a rundown on how the co-op is planning for increasing weather-related threats to the power system during VEC’s Annual Meeting at Smugglers’ Notch Resort. The morning-long event took place this past Saturday, May 11.
Apr 18
Vermont Legislature Marks Lineworker Appreciation Day
Johnson, Vt – The Vermont Legislature marked National Lineworker Appreciation Day on Thursday with a concurrent resolution, HCR 217, recognizing the critical role electric lineworkers play in keeping the power flowing to communities across the Green Mountain State. Lineworkers from Vermont Electric Co-op as well as Green Mountain Power and Washington Electric Co-op were greeted by Gov. Phil Scott, and received formal recognition from lawmakers on the floor of the Vermont House.