Great Member Engagement at VEC's Annual Meeting at Jay Peak

Johnston, VT - There was a big turnout and strong member engagement Saturday at Vermont Electric Co-op's Annual Meeting held at Jay Peak Resort.

VEC's electricity procurement strategy was a key topic at the meeting. The main presentation, titled “Navigating a Clean Power Supply,” examined how and why VEC chooses certain types of power—like wind, solar, natural gas, biomass, and others—from the regional wholesale electricity market keeping both climate-related goals and affordability top-of-mind.

The main presentation at the meeting, titled “Navigating a Clean Power Supply,” examined how and why VEC chooses certain types of power—like wind, solar, natural gas, biomass, and others—from the regional wholesale electricity market keeping both climate-related goals and affordability top-of-mind.

VEC also announced at the meeting that Tom Bailey, William Gilbert, Jeff Wilson and Bonnie Pratt of were all elected to the co-op’s Board of Directors, representing various Board districts.

Members saw demonstrations of how VEC uses drones for system maintenance and power restoration, and spoke with VEC staff employees about the co-op’s use of electric fleet pickup trucks.

Members enjoyed a complimentary breakfast and giveaways and several lucky members won raffle prizes including an electric food smoker courtesy of Downs Rachlin Martin, a battery-powered “weed whacker” donated by Efficiency Vermont, as well as gift cards and certificates to local and national chain stores, and more.