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Nov 10
Celebrating a Decade of Energy Transformation
Vermont's Energy Transformation Program, also known as the “Tier III” turns ten years old next year. Created by the Legislature through Act 56 in 2015 and implemented starting in 2017, the program encourages electric utilities across ?the state to help members reduce fossil fuel use through technologies such as heat pumps, electric vehicles, heat pump water heaters, and other electrification measures.
Nov 10
The VEC/VELCO Partnership How Does it Work?
If you've ever wondered what the relationship is between VEC and VELCO, you are not alone. The Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) manages Vermont’s high-voltage transmission system, the "interstate highway" that moves electricity across the state. VEC and other distribution utilities take that power, lower the voltage, and deliver it to homes and businesses. VELCO is owned by Vermont's 17 distribution utilities – one of which is VEC – plus VLITE (Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity), which is a public-benefit corporation.
Nov 10
Reminder, You are a Member - Here are Some of the Benefits
SmartHub. Many of our members find it helpful to sign up for Smarthub, VEC’s online portal where you can pay bills, view power usage, set up outage alerts, and more.…
Nov 10
Drive Safely: Utility Pole Accidents Are More Common Than You Think
Vehicle accidents involving utility poles happen in VEC territory more often than many people realize. In fact, over the last 12 years, there have been an average of just under 17 car-pole accidents per year and on average more than one per month. Over the last decade or so, VEC crews have been responding to an overall gradually increasing number of accidents in which vehicles collide with utility poles causing damage to the poles and, likely, personal injuries and vehicle damage. (See chart above.)
Oct 26
Places to Play, and Food to Eat: VEC’s Community Fund Grants Support a Range of Efforts
An Alburgh playground and several food pantries are among the non-profit efforts that are getting support from the latest round of grants from the Vermont Electric Co-op’s Community Fund. The Alburgh Family Clubhouse offers care and early education for 62 children, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. A $1,000 grant will go toward finishing off a new playground, including the installation of two new sandboxes at the site. (Photo above shows Children attending the Alburgh Family Clubhouse play along the shores of Lake Champlain.)
Oct 8
VEC Marks National Co-op Month with Local Food Drive, Celebrating “Concern for Community”
Johnson, VT- Vermont Electric Co-op is calling on members to make donations to their local food shelves during the month of October in honor of National Co-op Month. Jake Brown, VEC’s Communications and Engagement Specialist, noted that food insecurity continues to be a major challenge in Vermont.
Aug 6
Town of Johnson and VEC Complete Stormwater Control Project Under Federal Grant
A construction project to install a modern system to treat stormwater runoff from both a proposed light industrial park on Route 15 in Johnson and the nearby Vermont Electric Co-op (VEC) property has been completed, thanks to a federal grant administered by the state of Vermont.
Jun 30
VEC Asking Members to Trim Electricity Use Tomorrow, Thursday and Friday
Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) is encouraging members to conserve electricity tomorrow, Thursday and Friday evenings as demand for electricity across New England is expected to spike because of high temperatures. Specifically, VEC asks members to conserve between 5-10 pm all three evenings.
Jun 8
Drone Inspections to Run Starting June 15
Beginning in mid-June, for about a month VEC will conduct inspections of overhead line infrastructure in 37 towns? across our service territory. This work will be carried out with the assistance of Firmatek, VEC’s drone contractor. These inspections will help identify line segments that may require maintenance or upgrades.
May 13
Active Member Engagement at VEC's Annual Meeting at Smugglers’ Notch
Jeffersonville, VT – Vermont Electric Co-op members came out with enthusiasm to the co-op’s Annual Meeting held at Smugglers’ Notch Resort this past Saturday. Keynote…