April 19 2022 8:30 am Heavy, wet snow has caused many power outages across Vermont, including in Washington Electric Cooperative’s territory. About 1,800 WEC members are without power as of this morning, with nearly 19,000 around the state. Crews are out climbing poles and cutting trees in several towns in WEC towns, including in the Middlesex area where one of …
Outages – 4/15
RESTORED April 15, 2022 | 4:40 pm WHERE: WEC is experiencing outages predominantly in Middlesex and Moretown CAUSES Tree(s) on lines GMP’s transmission line on WEC’s distribution line CREWS: WEC and GMP Crews are on the scene and will begin making repairs shortly Thank you for your patience and for calling in your outages. Please check back regularly for updates. …
RESTORED – Outages 4/8
RESTORED – April 8, 2022, 10:24 am Eagle Hollow in Vershire has been restored as of 10:02 am RESTORED – April 8, 2022, 9:45 am Gray Rd in Plainfield has been restored as of 9:41 am — April 8, 2022 | 9:00 am Outage on Corey Hill Rd in Newbury has been restored as of 9:01 am. Thank you for …
Outage Updates – 4/8
April 8, 2022 | 8:30 am WEC is currently experiencing outages related to inclement weather. WHERE Vershire – Eagle Hollow, 8 members without power Newbury – Corey Hill Rd, 8 members without power Plainfield – Gray Rd, 11 members without power CREWS: Crews have been dispatched and/or are on the scene working to restore power. ADDITIONAL INFO: Our crews worked …
Hazardous Weather Conditions
NOTICE TO WEC MEMBERS Washington Electric Cooperative is notifying members of hazardous weather conditions beginning Wednesday, February 16, 2022 and lasting through Friday, February 18, 2022. CLICK HERE for guidance on how to prepare for power outages. Call 911 for life threatening emergencies. If you need other help, call 211 to find any emergency resource you need: fuel, food, shelter, mental health, and anything else. Your …
Electrical Supply Outage
Feb. 1 , 2022 – 9 pm Approximately 1,200 members in Williamstown, Barre, Brookfield, Roxbury and Northfield lost power this evening due to an interruption in the flow of electricity from WEC’s supplier. Crews are in route to restore power. Thank you for your patience. Remember: If you see lines down, do not touch or approach them. They could still …
Hazardous Weather Warning
NOTICE TO WEC MEMBERS Washington Electric Cooperative is warning members of hazardous weather conditions beginning the night of Friday, January 14, 2022 and lasting through Monday, January 16, 2022. CLICK HERE for guidance on how to prepare for power outages. If you need help, call 211 to find any emergency resource you need: fuel, food, shelter, mental health, and anything …
Outages: December 17, 2021
December 17, 1:45 pm: Crews will continue working through the afternoon removing trees reported on lines in various locations. Remember: If you see lines down, stay away. They could still be energized. Please report any downed wires or trees by calling us immediately at 1-802-223-5245 or 1-800-932-5245.
Outages: December 17, 2021
December 17, 1:00 pm: There are three remaining outages in the towns of Washington, Middlesex, and East Montpelier. Crews are on site to restore power. After restoration is completed, crews will continue working through the afternoon removing trees reported on lines in various locations. Thank you for your patience! Remember: If you see lines down, stay away. They could still …
Outages: December 17, 2021
December 17, 6:40 am: Crews continue working diligently to restore power to the roughly 180 households currently affected. Towns most impacted are Peacham, Barre, and Washington, with others areas affected. Power has already been restored to many members in Calais, Marshfield, and East Montpelier. Again, thank you for your patience! December 17, 5:00 am: We are experiencing outages due to …