Evolution and alignment More on net metering; updates on rate increase, supply chain, and changes to incentive program Time to evolve net metering Steve: We continue to hear from our members in response to our net metering theme issue (September 2022). It’s worth reminding our members that we are not faulting those homeowners who have already chosen to net meter, …
Rates Information
Energy Efficiency Charge Rates for 2023 In November, the Public Utility Commission issued its order setting Energy Efficiency Charge (or EEC) rates to take effect on electric bills issued on or after February 1, 2023. Per the order, almost all customer classes will see rate reductions in 2023, based on the rule that governs the calculation of EEC rates. Efficiency …
High winds, heavy snow: Be prepared for winter storms
“We live in a territory that has a lot of severe winter storms, and we have a lot of trees. Some of those trees come down on power lines,” said General Manager Louis Porter. Already, high winds have caused outages. Because of the rural, heavily forested nature of WEC’s territory – and all those north-south mountain ranges that create natural …
Supply chain delays complicate beneficial electrification efforts
WEC asks for patience and communication in a time of high demand and low supply You don’t need a Level 2 charger unless your daily mileage exceeds what a Level 1 can do overnight. – Bill Powell You’ve been on the list for 18 months, and you’re finally about to pick up your electric vehicle. There’s just one hitch. You …
Notice: Supply chain interruptions
By Dave Kresock Like many other utilities across the nation, WEC is experiencing unprecedented challenges in procuring a wide variety of electric distribution equipment. The result is that there now may be significant delays in completing some member-requested electric services. This particularly affects new or enhanced service to members’ properties, as transformers are in short supply. In many cases, our …
RESTORED: Outages – 12/16 – 19/2022
December 19, 2022 | 2:00 pm OUTAGES RESTORED – After long hours of hard work over the weekend, WEC line crews and dispatchers have completed restoring power across our territory. They were assisted by several mutual aid crews from Stowe Electric Department (VT), Holyoke Gas & Electric (MA), and Templeton Municipal Light & Water (MA)—thank you!! Heavy, wet snow, a …
RESTORED: Outages – 12/1/2022
December 1, 2022 | 12 pm updated 1 pm WEC is experiencing outages due to high winds. WHERE: Calais, East Montpelier MEMBERS OUT: Roughly 250 CAUSE: Complications with a tree(s) on the 3-phase lines on the East Montpelier to Cabot feeder. CREWS: Assigned and working to restore power. Remember: Do not approach downed wires. Report immediately. Call WEC at 802-223-5245 …
RESTORED: Outages – 11/30/2022
November 30, 2022 | 12 pm onward WEC experienced outages throughout the day and into the night on November 30, 2022 and early morning on December 1, 2022. Most outages were related to the high winds across Vermont. Crews worked diligently to restore power to our members through the night. At our peak, roughly 700 members were without power. Thank …
RESTORED: Outage – 11/9/2022
November 9, 2022 | 2:30 pm WHERE: Vershire, Route 113 MEMBERS OUT: 22 CAUSE: Accident involving a truck and pole. CREWS: Crews are on the way, and may be on the scene already. Please note that we expect but cannot guarantee restoration time to be approximately 3 – 4 hours due to difficult accessibility and transportation of materials. Thank you …
RESTORED – Outage: 11/02/2022
WHERE: Calais WHEN: November 2, 2022, 10:00 am MEMBERS OUT: Roughly 300 CAUSE: Currently unknown. CREWS ARE ON THE WAY. Remember: Do not touch or approach downed wires. Call WEC immediately to report outages or unsafe conditions at 802-223-5245.