Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) is encouraging members to conserve electricity Thursday and Friday evenings as demand for electricity across New England is expected to spike because of high temperatures. Specifically, VEC asks members to conserve electricity both evenings from 4-9 pm. That’s when demand is expected to be highest.
When VEC can reduce the cost to buy and transmit electricity during these periods, it helps control electricity rates for all co-op members over the long term. Since the electric grid is regional, the co-op can save money by reducing demand when there are high temperatures throughout the region.
Members can help “beat the peak” by:
· Delaying the use of major appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, and clothes dryers as well as the charging of electric vehicles until the peak period has passed.
· Turning down air conditioning as much as safely possible (consider pre-cooling your home).
· Turning off lights and powering down other devices that are not in use.
VEC is very appreciative of members who can safely reduce electric use during times of expected high usage.
For more information visit https://vermontelectric.coop/beat-the-peak
About Vermont Electric Cooperative
Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC), established in 1938, is a non-profit, member-owned electric distribution utility that provides safe, affordable, and reliable electric service to approximately 32,000 members in 75 communities in northern Vermont. Committed to a 100 percent carbon-free power supply by 2023, VEC is nationally recognized for innovative and advanced use of technology. VEC largest locally-owned electric distribution utility in Vermont. www.vermontelectric.coop