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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.
Oct 4
EV Meet Up at Vermont Electric Co-op
Johnson, Vt – Owners of electric vehicles and others interested in the technology connected Thursday afternoon at the headquarters of Vermont Electric Co-op to discuss this new transportation option, and enjoy some snacks and giveaways. “It’s always great to hear firsthand from EV owners about their on-the-ground experience in Vermont with this evolving technology,” said Jake Brown, Energy Services Planner with VEC. “We were excited to get owners and non-owners together, so people could learn from each other and get a real feel for these cars.”
Sep 24
EV Meet up Set for Oct 3 at VEC in Johnson
Come celebrate fall, National Drive Electric Week, and EV technology with fellow VEC members Thursday afternoon, October 3! Swing by any time between 2-5 pm. ?Check out electric vehicles and talk to EV owners about their experience with this new transportation option.
Jul 18
Innovation Webinar Series
Just how does VEC manage the flow of electricity to all of our 33,000-plus members? Join us for a webinar on July 25 from 12-1 pm to get a look at where it all happens – the VEC Control Center – and hear how we work to deliver electricity safely across the 75 communities we serve.
Jun 19
Heat Wave and High Electric Demand Expected
Johnson, VT- Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) is urging members to stay safe during the high temperatures expected this week. Safety is the absolute highest priority. VEC is also urging members to avoid optional electric use on Wednesday and Thursday evenings as the demand for electricity across New England is expected to spike, causing the electric supply to be dirtier and more expensive. Specifically, VEC asks members to conserve electricity from 6 to 10 pm on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.