Vermont Electric Power Company (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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The Engineering Team at VELCO is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports Vermont's high-voltage electric grid. This includes managing 740 miles of transmission lines, 55 substations, a statewide emergency radio system, and a 1,600-mile fiber optic network. The team ensures the reliability, security, and efficiency of the grid, incorporating expertise in network telecommunications, cybersecurity, SCADA systems, and critical infrastructure. They also focus on planning and development to meet future energy needs, contributing to VELCO's mission of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective electricity to the state.

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