Construction season seems like a long way off. (But it's coming!) If you plan to expand this year, please contact VEC ahead of time so we can get you service when you need it. Or, get started now by filling out applications for new service or change of service. Find technical details here.
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SmartHub can help avoid usage surprises, high bills
For many businesses, winter can be a time of high usage. The first step in managing your electricity expenses is closely monitoring your use of power, and you can do that (and lots more) using our online tool SmartHub. Consider signing up if you haven't already.
New EV charging $ available for multi-unit properties
A new state grant program has been launched to support installation of electric vehicle charging stations at multi-unit housing locations. Grants of up to $80,000 per site and $300,000 per applicant are available.
Three seats are up on VEC Board of Directors
Do you or someone you know have interest in serving the VEC co-op community? Three seats are up for election now. You can read about the board's roles and responsibilities and if you'd like to learn more, or request applica­tion materials, please contact Laura Kinney at 802-730-1172 or lkinney@vermontelectric.coop.
ICYMI: Broadband update in latest Co-op Life
In the latest issue of Co-op Life, VEC's CEO Rebecca Towne offers an update on how VEC is assisting broadband providers deploy this infrastructure that's so critical to business in our territory.
Safety Note: Drive carefully (and prevent outages)
We all know winter means slippery roads. The annual number of accidents in which a vehicle collides with a VEC utility pole and causes an outage has been trending up over the past seven years. Please drive to conditions - and help VEC keep the lights on. Thank you!
Questions about your account or usage?
Please contact VEC's Key Accounts Manager Dave Lahar at
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