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Vermont Electric Cooperative is a member owned electric distribution utility that provides safe, affordable, and reliable energy services to over 33,000 members in 75 communities.
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Apr 22
Vermont Electric Co-op Marks Lineworker Appreciation Day at the State House
Montpelier, VT – Lineworkers from Vermont Electric Co-operative and other electric utilities from around the state were honored at the State House Friday April 18 – National Lineworker Appreciation Day – with a resolution of appreciation for these dedicated Vermonters who keep the power flowing in communities across the state.
Apr 9
Albany’s Goodridge Sawmill Celebrates 50 Years with a Power Upgrade
Mark Goodridge climbs up sawdust-covered iron steps into his family’s sawmill on the Bailey Hazen Road in Albany, just off Route 14. Dressed in blue jeans, a black hoodie, and a wool cap, he talks about the humming system that’s at work, and the big switch his family recently made to the energy that powers their livelihood. Between whining passes of logs through the main saw, Mark explains that he and his mother Colleen and brothers Doug and Brian this year are celebrating the 50th year of the mill’s operation, which specializes in turning cedar logs, most of which are harvested within 70 miles of their mill, into fenceposts, decking, siding, and paneling, and outdoor play structures sold across New England.
Mar 5
Information re: Tariffs on Energy Imports from Canada
UPDATE: March 7, 2025 We continue to investigate the potential impacts to the cost of electricity of the executive order on tariffs, as well as reports of possible reverse tariffs or embargoes from Canada, neither of which are in place today from Quebec. We expect this to be an evolving situation. UPDATE: March 4, 2025 You’ve probably seen in the news that the United States has levied tariffs on Canadian imports, including energy sources. Historically, electricity has not been subject to tariffs so we are in uncharted waters. There are a lot of details that we do not yet know from the federal government and these details matter in determining cost impact. For example, the Canadian Import Tariff Executive Order addresses "energy and energy resources" but the referenced underlying definition does not explicitly identify electricity as a component of the 10% tariff. We are watching closely for federal guidance to determine how these tariffs will be applied, at which time we will be able to estimate any financial impacts. We continue to work on mitigation strategies to reduce the financial impact on our members while ensuring we maintain reliable power.? Canada and Hydro-Quebec are important partners and neighbors. Keeping good local ties and a strong working relationship with them is important, even as we navigate tariffs. At VEC our top priority is providing our 34,000 members with safe, reliable, sustainable and affordable energy. While recent headlines may cause alarm, we are committed to doing our best to mitigate rate impacts and sharing updates as this situation develops.
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