CVFiber groundbreaking echoes rural electrification efforts of 1930s and 1940s “What we’re doing will be transformational the same way rural electrification was transformational to central Vermont.” Jerry Diamantides On December 21, 2022 – the peak of holiday season, between two winter storms – several dozen central Vermonters and state officials arrived at the Calais Town Hall to mark the groundbreaking …
President’s & General Manager’s Message
Why this was WEC’s most expensive storm ever, and what’s next 40 broken poles, $900,000+ in damages. How WEC plans to respond to members’ needs for the next one Storm recap Steve: As a WEC member and Board member, I want to start by expressing my appreciation for the efforts of all WEC employees in restoring power during this outage. …
Winter Storm Elliott coverage
By the Co-op Currents Editorial Committee On December 23, 2022, Winter Storm Elliott reached Vermont with extremely high winds coming from an unusual direction, and a thaw followed by a temperature plunge that created icy conditions so fast, state officials warned drivers to get to wherever they planned to spend the night by 3 p.m. It was a historic storm …
Three incumbents run for re-election to Board of Directors
Every year, WEC’s membership elects three fellow members to serve on the Co-op’s nine-seat Board of Directors. The members who serve in these critical roles oversee management and staff and make policy and leadership decisions for the member-owned electric utility. Three incumbent Directors are running for re-election in 2023: Don Douglas of Orange, Treasurer; Jean Hamilton of Plainfield; and Mary …
Winter Storm Elliott: How does it compare to previous storms?
By Barry Bernstein Winter Storm Elliott, or the Christmas 2022 storm, will prove to be the most expensive storm in WEC’s history, but not the longest one in terms of days out. It was part of a storm front that put 200 million Americans on a winter alert: that’s two thirds of the US population. It was preceded by a …
RESTORED: Outage 2/16/23
February 16, 2023 | 2 pm Outages have been restored. The cause was failed equipment. February 16, 2023 | 1:30 pm WEC is experiencing outages due to the GMP transmission line feeding our Danville substation. Approx. 458 members without power. Towns affected: Danville, Peacham, Cabot, & Walden. GMP is investigating the issue and is trying to restore power as soon …
RESTORED: Outages – 2/10/2023
February 10, 2023 | 6:20 pm Outage has been restored. Please call 802-223-5245 (toll-free at 1-800-932-5245) to report any outages, trees on lines, or downed wires. After 4 pm, our after-hours answering service will take your calls. This post will be updated should more outages occur and when outages are restored. Thank you for reporting your outages and for your …
RESTORED: Outage – 2/4/2023
February 4, 2023 | 9:50 pm Power has been restored. February 4, 2023 | 8:45 pm WEC is experiencing outages in Williamstown, Washington, Orange, and Barre. 450 members without power. Crews are trying to locate the problem. More information will be posted when available. If your power is out, please call our after-hours answering service at 1-800-932-5245 to report your …
Planned outage
January 27, 2023 WEC will be shutting off power to roughly 30 members in East Montpelier from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm today. This will allow WEC crews to make repairs to the lines and poles. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If your power is off for longer than an hour or you are experiencing outages outside of …
Outages 1/24/2023
January 24, 2023 | 1:00 pm Power restored. January 24, 2023 | 12:10 pm 256 members without power. January 24, 2023 | 11:55 am WEC is experiencing outages in East Montpelier, Marshfield, Calais, and Cabot. 213 members are currently without power. More information to come shortly. Remember: Do not approach downed wires, trees, or trees on power lines. They could …