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Feb 19
Food a Focus of Recent Vermont Electric Co-op Community Fund Awards
Johnson, VT - Local food shelves across northern Vermont got some solid support recently from the last round of grants awarded by the Vermont Electric Co-op’s Community Fund. Champlain Islands Food Shelf in Grand Isle, the People’s Farmstand in Burlington, and the town of Starksboro Food Shelf all were awarded funds to help purchase food supplies, and the Heart Full Kitchen food shelf in Montgomery was awarded money to help pay for installation of heat pumps in their new location.
Feb 11
VEC Message to Members: Potential Tariffs on Energy Imports from Canada
The situation regarding potential tariffs on energy imports from Canada continues to evolve. VEC has been diligently evaluating the developing situation and coordinating with our Vermont and regional energy partners and regulators. We want to emphasize that if tariffs are ultimately imposed, we are not concerned about the continued reliability of service. Power will continue to flow onto our system and VEC will continue to supply members with the energy they depend on us for.
Jan 22
This Year, Choose More Convenience
VEC offers a couple of ways to simplify your life by “going digital” - paying bills and getting VEC news via email, for instance. If you haven’t already signed up for these options, now might be a good time because we’re spicing things up a bit with a drawing for a $50 credit on your electric bill!
Jan 21
Now a Decade Old, VEC's Community Fund Keeps Cranking out the Grants
Ten years in, the generosity of VEC members who support the VEC Community ?Fund continues to shine. “Concern for Community is one of the seven co-operative principles that ?guide all co-ops, and this successful fund is a wonderful example,” said Ed Peterson, ?the chair of the Community Fund Allocation Committee.
Jan 21
Lineworkers Johnny Martinez and Chris Rodger on the Rewards and Challenges of Their Work
Johnny Martinez confesses that many days he gets up an hour earlier than he has to because he’s so primed to get to work. “I love coming into the shop, every day, seeing the guys, and heading out to take care of our members.” Johnny, who has been with VEC since 2022, hails from Texas. His family goes way back there, even before Texas was a state. He started his career at a municipal utility in Lubbock. He then spent a few years working for a helicopter contractor doing work on big transmission lines all across the northeast. He’d be flown up on a chopper and be dropped onto transmission lines (or balance on a platform that’s fixed to the helicopter) to do equipment upgrades. “There is nothing like it,” he said with a smile.
Jan 21
Board of Directors Member Paul Lambert on Serving: The Rewards, the Challenges, and VEC’s Focus on Members
Paul Lambert of Georgia (pictured above with is daughters at the 2019 VEC Annual Meeting) has served on the VEC Board of directors since 2017. He represents District 6, which comprises the towns of Berkshire, Enosburg, Franklin, Georgia, Highgate, Montgomery, Richford, Sheldon, St. Albans Town, and Swanton. Below, he reflects on what it means to serve.
Jan 15
VEC Seeking Candidates for Board of Directors
Are you interested in making a direct contribution to a bright energy future for our region? Vermont Electric Co-op is accepting petitions from eligible candidates for four board of directors’ seats that are up for election in May.
Jan 13
VEC’s Got Energy Transformation Incentives for 2025
Have you checked out Vermont Electric Co-op’s incentives recently? These incentives, which come in the form of one-time bill credits for VEC members, are designed make the purchase of electricity-powered equipment more affordable. The program also benefits the entire co-op membership over time because the incentives pay for themselves through additional electric sales for the co-op overall.
Nov 20
Ford F150 Lightnings: Putting them Through the Paces Across VEC Territory
Last year VEC purchased four all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks to join our fleet. Three of those trucks have been deployed to VEC Utility Designers who work with members to get power to their properties, upgrade service, and more.
Nov 20
Utility Scale Battery Will Help VEC Shave Peaks, Soak up Renewable Energy
VEC, in partnership with project partners, has commissioned a second utility scale battery in our territory to make it easier to utilize renewable energy and reduce the cost to provide power to VEC members during peak demand times.