Latest News

Aug 17
Cooperatives: in the business of strengthening communities
This summer, both of our rural electric cooperatives, Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) and Washington Electric Cooperative (WEC) made grants to organizations promoting food security in our respective service territories. In seeking ways to support our members, especially during the pandemic, we wanted to offer direct benefits to people in our communities.

Jul 27
Beat the Peak Today and Tomorrow
Johnson, VT- Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) is encouraging members to conserve electricity this evening and tomorrow evening as demand for electricity is expected to spike because of high temperatures throughout New England.

Jul 20
Beat the Peak Today, Tomorrow
Johnson, VT- Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) is encouraging members to conserve electricity this evening and tomorrow evening as demand for electricity is expected to spike because of high temperatures throughout New England.

Jul 1
ChargeItUp Drawing
Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) today announced the launch of a new electronic device incentive program in which VEC members who purchase certain types of equipment can be entered into a monthly drawing to win a $100 bill credit.

Jun 23
VEC Patronage Capital
Johnson, Vt - This summer Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) will be returning patronage capital to members a month earlier than usual in an effort to provide some financial support to members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 19
Energy Transformation
If you've been thinking about investing in cleaner, more efficient space or water heating for your home or business and you are a Vermont Electric Co-op (VEC) member, now might be a good time to consider cold climate heat pumps and heat pump water heaters.

Jun 1
Community Fund Grants
Johnson, VT – Two organizations focused on reducing hunger in northern Vermont – the Johnson Food Shelf and a mobile food effort in the Northeast Kingdom known as the Lunchbox - were awarded grants recently by the Vermont Electric Co-op’s Community Fund.

May 27
Annual Meeting 2020
A broadly successful year which included timely adaptation to the COVID-19 pandemic, was among the themes highlighted VEC’s 82nd Annual Meeting of the Membership, held via video conference and telephone today.

Apr 30
Board of Directors Election
Six candidates are vying for three seats up for election this year on the board of directors of Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC).

Apr 22
Commentary: A Special Earth Day
This may be an Earth Day unlike any other, as we manage the COVID-19 pandemic.