As Vermont's grid operator, VELCO works with the state's 17 local distribution utilities and the New England regional grid operator to meet high national and regional standards of reliability designed to ensure that electricity is always available, even in times of peak demand, severe weather and unforeseen events.
VELCO's ESG Report highlights our work to help create a sustainable Vermont through our people, assets, relationships and operating model. We aim to approach our ESG work with the same spirit of innovation, urgency, and rigor that fuels our system reliability and resilience work.
VELCO’s core work is to manage the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as part of the integrated New England regional network. In addition, we constantly seek ways that innovative solutions and technology can make us more effective at being a trusted partner in grid solutions.
VELCO releases 2024 VT Long-Range Transmission Plan
The 2024 Vermont Long-Range Transmission Plan is a comprehensive assessment of the state's future electricity needs and potential grid upgrades to maintain reliability in the face of increasing demand and clean energy adoption. The plan highlights several areas where transmission upgrades or non-transmission alternatives may be necessary to ensure a reliable and resilient grid for the next 20 years.
VELCO is proud to have earned the Great Place To Work® Certification™, strengthening its status as one of the top employers in the region. This recognition is based on the Great Place To Work Trust Index survey, where VELCO employees shared their workplace experiences.
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Time: 5:00PM – 6:00PM Location: Milton Town Library, 39 Bombardier Rd, Milton, VT RSVP: Please RSVP to Shana Louiselle at slouiselle@velco.com or 802-770-6381
The informational meeting is part of our public outreach process to provide an opportunity for community members to look at the proposed project plans, and for us to listen to your concerns and suggestions for consideration before our formal request for a Certificate of Public Good from the Public Utility Commission, which is expected to be filed around May 15, 2025.
The complete 45-Day Notice is available electronically on our Sand Bar Substation Project web page at www.velco.com/sandbar.
If you cannot attend the informational meeting but want to be kept informed, get answers to specific questions, or set up another time to meet with VELCO staff, please contact Shana Louiselle using the contact information above.