Latest News
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…
Apr 8
Webinar: “Out of the Woods - How VEC is Moving Power Lines to Boost Reliability”
Join Vermont Electric Co-op experts for a webinar Thursday, April 23 at noon for a look at how the Co-op is investing in moving power lines to boost reliability and resilience…
Apr 7
System Workhorses: Inside the Substations That Power VEC Communities
VEC members may pass substations from time to time – but may not give them much thought. Substations are tucked along roadsides, behind fences. These big, mostly gray structures with wires and transformers and lots of other pieces are critical nodes in the VEC system. Without them, none of us would have electricity.
Apr 3
Out of the Woods: How VEC Brings Lines to Roadside to Boost Reliability
We all love our trees, don’t we? Spruce, fir, maple, birch, poplar, and pine – the colors, the smells, the shade. What we may not love so much is the way trees interact…
Apr 3
Financial Highlights for 2025
The cooperative delivered steady financial performance in 2025, supported by continued growth in energy sales and lower operating costs. Total kilowatt-hour sales increased 1.4% compared to 2024, continuing a multi-year trend of gradual growth. Over the past five years, kWh sales have increased 6.2%. This incremental growth continues to support financial stability.
Apr 3
Our Approach to Artificial Intelligence
It seems you can’t go anywhere these days without hearing about Artificial Intelligence and how it is going to change our world. There is a broad range of views on AI, to be sure. At VEC we have begun to explore AI and understand how it can change our work, stepping thoughtfully into the possibilities and working to grow our team’s skillsets to take advantage of this opportunity.
Mar 27
Five Candidates Vying for Three Seats up for Election on the Vermont Electric Co-op Board of Directors
Five candidates are contending for three district seats up for election this year on the Board of Directors of the Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC). Two of the districts have uncontested races, while one has three people vying for the single seat. The district with the contest, District 3, includes the towns of Albany, Craftsbury, Glover, Greensboro, Irasburg, Jay, Lowell, Newport Town, Troy, and Westfield. The candidates seeking that seat are Liz Amsden, Brian Cook and Claude Tougas.