VEC business members have plenty of challenges these days. Because getting reliable electric service shouldn't be among your concerns, VEC has taken steps all across our operation in the past several weeks to assure we continue to deliver for all our members. And, as always, but especially now, if you have questions or concerns about any aspect of your service, including setting up payment plans, we encourage you to contact Key Accounts Manager Dave Lahar at 802-730-1214 or email him at
dlahar@vermontelectric.coop.
We are all in this together.
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A simple, efficient way to monitor your usage
If your business is not already using VEC's on-line portal
SmartHub (or has signed up but not explored its features in detail) now might be a good time. Signing up is straightforward. Click
here and then on "New User" and follow instructions. If you need help, please call VEC Member Services at 800-832-2667 and we'll be glad to help. Meanwhile, here are a few features SmartHub offers:
My Usage: see changes over time in your usage and discover patterns. You can see monthly, daily, and hourly usage levels.
Manage Notifications: turn on alerts so you know when usage exceeds, or falls below, daily or hourly thresholds.
Planning: did you recently change operations, or install new equipment? Set date markers to easily see effects of the changes.
Some COVID-19 resources from SBA, ACCD
The Small Business Administration offers a free webinar briefing every day Monday-Friday, from 9-10 a.m. They cover the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Advance, and other items. You can join here
https://meet.lync.com/sba123/sbmazza/6F6N4YK6 or phone in
According to Electrical Safety Foundation International, 64 percent of all electrical fatalities on the job occur in occupations that traditionally receive little to no electrical training, such as landscapers, roofers, HVAC technicians, welders, plumbers and truck drivers. Here is a
short newsletter that's got good reminders on workplace, and home, electrical safety.
Do you know someone - inside or outside your business - who might be interested in this newsletter? Please forward it!
Comments or suggestions about this email?
Call Energy Services Planner Jake Brown at 802-730-0414