Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) is encouraging members to conserve electricity on Monday evening June 23 as demand for electricity across New England is expected to spike because of high temperatures.
Specifically, VEC asks members to conserve between 5-10 pm.
“When VEC can reduce the cost to buy and transmit electricity during these ‘peak’ periods, it helps control future electricity rates for all co-op members,” said Jake Brown, VEC Energy Services Planner.
Members can help “beat the peak” by:
- Delaying the use of major appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers until the peak period has passed.
- Reducing the use of 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.
Members who have electric vehicles can have a large impact by not charging during these hours, too.
For more information visit https://vermontelectric.coop/beat-the-peak or call 800-832-2667.
About VEC
Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC), established in 1938, is a non-profit, member-owned electric distribution utility that provides safe, affordable, and reliable and sustainable electric service to approximately 33,000 members in 75 communities in northern Vermont. Operating with an annualized 100 percent carbon-free power supply, VEC is nationally recognized for innovative and advanced use of technology. VEC is the largest locally-owned electric distribution utility in Vermont. www.vermontelectric.coop
6.20.2025. Johnson, VT- Vermont Electric Cooperative
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