January 18, 2022 – 3:30 pm Calais – Power has been restored.Middlesex – 75 members without power. Crews are on the scene and are repairing a downed wire. Remember: If you see lines down, do not touch or approach them. 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. Please …
Outages Update
January 18, 2022 – 2:30 pm WEC is experiencing two outages with more than 77 total members total without power. Crews are on the way. Location: Middlesex, French Road area – 77 without powerLocation: Calais, Robinson Hill Road area – to be determined Remember: If you see lines down, do not touch or approach them. They could still be energized. Please …
Outages Update
January 17, 2022 – 1:15 pm All outages have been restored. Thanks to our crews for the prompt response and diligence! Some Topsham Telephone lines are downed, so if your power is out as well, please give us a call. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect throughout WEC territory through Monday evening and into the night. There is the …
Outages Update
January 17, 2022 – 1:00 pm WEC’s major outage in the Corinth/Bradford area has been restored. There are still scattered outages in Corinth and Topsham. Due to downed telephone lines, WEC crews are driving roads in the Corinth/Topsham area to confirm if meters are on or out. If you are still without power and you live in Corinth or Topsham, …
Outages Update
January 17, 2022 – 11:30 am WEC continues to see outages this morning. There are currently outages in Corinth, Bradford, and Hardwick. Crews have been dispatched. Thank you for your patience! Remember: If you see lines down, do not touch or approach them. They could still be energized. Please report any downed wires or trees by calling us immediately at 1-802-223-5245 …
Outages Update
January 17, 2022 – 10:15 am Power has been restored to Cabot residents. Remember: If you see lines down, do not touch or approach them. 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. Please check back regularly for updates.
Outages Update
January 17, 2022 – 9:30 am WEC is experiencing outages in the Topsham/Corinth area and in Cabot. Topsham/Corinth: Approximately 300 members are without power. There have been reports of trees on the lines. Crews have been dispatched.Cabot: 17 members are without power. Crews are on scene, but no report of the cause yet. Remember: If you see lines down, do …
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 …
Ways WEC Lights the Darkness
For many folks, 2021 has been as tough a year as 2020 was. It’s apparent to WEC just through the record number of accounts that are in arrears–even after a second round of state grants to help Vermonters pay utility bills. “The pandemic has been tremendously difficult in terms of the challenges it brought to bear on people,” said General …
Before you buy your new EV: an Energy Coach checklist
Gas prices are climbing again, and waves of new electric vehicles on the market are finding more new drivers than ever—attracted by better tech, a variety of pricing incentives, and growing awareness that they cost less to operate than the gas and diesel varieties. Soon, EVs will replace gas-powered cars. It’s a great time to make the switch. But the …