Our annual fall tradition got a fun twist this year — pumpkin painting instead of carving! 🎃 Add in some delicious whoopie pies and plenty of laughs, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a fall afternoon.
VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company
Utilities
Rutland, Vermont 3,885 followers
VELCO's vision is to create a sustainable Vermont through our people, assets, relationships and operating model.
About us
VELCO is Vermont’s statewide electric transmission provider whose sights are set on creating a sustainable Vermont through our people, assets, relationships and operating model. Formed in 1956 when local Vermont utilities established the nation’s first “transmission only” company to access clean hydro power from New York, VELCO remains unique in two important ways: 1. Our ownership comprises the state’s 17 distribution utilities and a public benefits corporation; and, 2. our for-profit status is structured to return cooperative-like value to our owners, their customers, and every Vermonter. VELCO’s system now includes: 740 miles of transmission lines; 55 substations, switching stations and terminal facilities; 13,000 acres of rights-of-way; a statewide emergency service radio system; and, a 1,600-mile fiber optic network that monitors and controls the electric system and helps to deliver broadband services to Vermonters. Headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, VELCO employees strive to give Vermont’s utilities and their customers a reliable high-voltage grid, a strong unified voice on regional energy issues, and continued access to safe, reliable, cost-effective electricity.
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- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Rutland, Vermont
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1956
- Specialties
- Electric Transmission Planning, Grid Reliability, Telecommunications, and Land Stewardship
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366 Pinnacle Ridge Rd.
Rutland, Vermont, US
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This week, VELCO was proud to be represented at the annual Vermont Works for Women — Women Can Do Expo! 🎉 Team members Lucia Boatman and Melissa Hale, SHRM-CP from HR, along with Erika Weliczko from our Operations department, spent the day connecting with Vermont high school students — women and non-binary youth — to inspire and explore future careers in the trades and STEM. Thank you, Lucia, Melissa, and Erika, for representing VELCO and helping empower the next generation of Vermont’s workforce! 💪⚡
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Please stop by the VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company booth at the Vermont Tech Jam (#techjamvt) Lucia Boatman, Mercy Smith and I will be there to answer your questions and show some of the technology VELCO is using to support the safe and reliable operation of Vermont's electric transmission grid.
Saturday, October 25 is Vermont Tech Jam, an annual career and tech expo, organized by Seven Days, that showcases some of Vermont’s most innovative companies. This year’s event takes place at Hula, a co-working campus on the Burlington waterfront. Tech Jam is completely FREE. Find more information, including all the exhibitors and how to register to attend, at www.techjamvt.com.
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The Middlebury Fire Department stopped by our Middlebury Substation this week for a walkthrough led by VELCO team members—ensuring preparedness and best safety practices in the unlikely event of an emergency. The timing couldn’t be more fitting, as it’s National Fire Prevention Week! We’re grateful for our community partners and their commitment to safety, awareness, and readiness. 🔥👨🚒
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We would like to shoutout Joshua Burroughs for representing VELCO at the CIGRE Montreal Sumposium!
CIGRE Study Committee B4 is actively participating CIGRE Montreal Symposium. During first two days, we had a tutorial delivered by B4.89 addressing Condition Health Monitoring and predictive maintenanceof HVDC Converter Stations, a tutorial on protocol of HVDC FACTS performance reporting and four paper sessions on HVDC FACT interaction, coupling, HVDC planning/design, DC grid/Multiterminal HVDC. Thank you to all of our tutorials speakers, paper presentors and session chairs as well as all the audience. A lot of fruitful discussions and take away.
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Our line crew has been hard at work on our HVDC (high-voltage direct current) line, replacing insulators at a site fittingly called “The Top of the World” overlooking the Connecticut River. 🍂⚡ With crisp fall air and stunning foliage as the backdrop, it doesn’t get much better than this. Great work, team! 👏
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Don’t miss out on this session featuring two amazing woman in leadership in Vermont. Betsy Bloomer 💙💚
The Women in Energy Breakfast is always a Conference highlight. This year, we are thrilled to feature Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark and VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company's Betsy Bloomer. This event is free but does require registration: https:// https://lnkd.in/eYKg8XBU n-in-energy-breakfast-tickets-1743649204709?aff=oddtdtcreator
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VELCO’s Dynamic Devices Lead, Joshua Burroughs, recently spent several days in Montreal attending the CIGRE Montreal Symposium. Josh delivered multiple presentations and took the opportunity to connect with industry peers.
The B4 AG-04 meeting was held yesterday at the CIGRE Montreal Symposium. Discussions included the HVDC reliability survey, FACTS reliability survey, and the HVDC compendium. Thanks to all who volunteer their time and contribute to the group!
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📹 THE OFFICIAL 2025 INSTITUTE RECAP VIDEO! 🥳 The 2025 Institutes were some of the biggest and best yet in GIV’s history. Thank you to everyone who attended an Institute to join the communities and take part in the learning adventures. 🙏 This video features moments from the 2025 Summer Arts, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Global Issues & Youth Action, Health & Medicine, Mathematical Sciences, Technology & Design, and Weather & Climate Institutes. Special thank you to our 2025 Institute Sponsors... Aldrich + Elliott, PC American Mathematical Society - Epsilon Fund EastRise Credit Union General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems GlobalFoundries Green Mountain Power Hallam-ICS Haystack Needle Heritage Family Credit Union HYPERTHERM HOPE FOUNDATION Lintilhac Foundation M&T Bank Mark Knott, D.D.S., M.A.G.D. Master, Academy of General Dentistry Mylan, a Viatris Company National Life Group Charitable Foundation NEW ENGLAND WOODCRAFT, INC. New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Bio X Cell Fund NorthCountry Federal Credit Union Northfield Savings Bank VT Norwich Solar OneDigital Ottauquechee Health Foundation Perrigo Company plc Charitable Foundation Rotary Clubs of Stowe, Essex, Springfield, Poultney, and Williston Rutland Regional Medical Center Same Sun of Vermont STEM CHALLENGE INITIATIVE Union Bank of VT & NH The University of Vermont Health Network The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company Vermont Agency of Education Vermont Arts Council Vermont Electric Cooperative Vermont Humanities Vermont Mutual Insurance Group VERMONT -NEA Vermont Space Grant Vermont State Mathematics Coalition VSAC VTSU SOCKS Grant Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom
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⚡️ Last week, our team had the privilege of connecting with the Highgate Volunteer Fire Department for a tour of our Highgate Substation. The evening kicked off with pizza and an electrical safety discussion led by VELCO's Field Services Manager, Abe Fitch, followed by a walkthrough of the substation with VELCO team members Dennis Reisterer, Jacob Reed, Dylan Moore, and Abe. To top it off, Dylan and Abe even got to try on the firefighters’ SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus)! A big thank-you to the Highgate Fire Department for joining us and to our VELCO team for helping make it an educational and memorable night. 🚒💡
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