Owner and operator of Vermont's high-voltage electric transmission. Building a sustainable Vermont for more than 60 years.
Joined November 2013
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đź“ŁRead all about it! FERC issued a historic transmission reform policy to connect new energy resources to the grid.
Unlocking America’s Energy and Transmission Future! 📰Read about it here ➡️ ferc.gov/media/e-1-order-202…
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In celebration of #NationalInternDay, we want to thank all of our bright and dedicated interns who joined us this year to gain new skills and receive hands-on experience in their field of interest.
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Today we highlight second-year VELCO Telecommunications intern, Sean Babb, learning to fusion splice fiber optic cable at a VELCO substation.
Learn more about VELCO's internship program at velco.com/contact/careers/in….
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The Step Up for Stepping Strong challenge is officially underway! VELCO employees will be rallying together during the month of May to do their part to help reach the community goal of 500 million steps. Learn more at bwhstepup.org.
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Thank you BETA Technologies for hosting 60 IEEE PES GMS members yesterday! Virtual plane rides and a presentation from John Cohn, IBM Fellow in the MIT-IBM Watson AI Research Group made for a great event! Learn more about the IEEE PES GMS at site.ieee.org/gms-pes/.
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Today is #NationalLineworkerAppreciationDay! We honor and commend the VELCO Line Crew and all lineworkers who work hard to maintain & repair the electrical infrastructure that powers our homes, businesses & communities. We appreciate your sacrifice & dedication! #thankalineworker
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VELCO Board of Directors elects Mark Sciarrotta as new Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. velco.com/news/velco-names-m…
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Congratulations to VELCO Board Member Mike Solimano for his recent SAMMY Leadership award! Well deserved đź‘Źđź‘Źđź‘Ź
10 Apr 2023
We are thrilled to announce that our President and General Manager Mike Solimano has been named a recipient of the 2023 SAMMY Leadership award. The 25th annual award honors innovative, inspiring, courageous and passionate industry leaders. Congrats Mike!
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VELCO is proud to support the Gillian Reny @SteppingStrong Center for Trauma Innovation @BrighamandWomensHospital through the Step Up for Stepping Strong Challenge!
Learn more about the challenge and join the VELCO Power Movers Team at bwhstepup.org.
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Want to learn more about renewable electricity in Vermont? Several webinars are coming up that anyone can attend. The first is Tuesday January 31, 12:00 pm. Find the link to register here: publicservice.vermont.gov/re…
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Heading into the weekend with a cheerful wave from VELCO Telecommunications Technician Jimmy Nichols completing work to maintain VELCO's critical communications network. Interested in joining the Telecommunications Team? Check out our openings at velco.breezy.hr/.
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11 Aug 2022
All customers benefit from this grid transformation!🔋🌎
11 Aug 2022
Vermont’s @GreenMtnPower helped thousands of customers get home batteries, and now taps them at peak times to prevent high costs and grid outages. Reporting by @JulianSpector: bit.ly/3bIbcQY
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21 Jul 2022
Burlingtonians saved over 445 kw, which is equivalent to the peak electricity used by ~445 homes. So, we will be awarding $1,000 to AALV. Defeat the Peak helps reduce energy usage during the region’s peak and provide significant savings for BED and our customers. #btv
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Saturday morning was a beautiful day for a power line walk through the Weathersfield Town Forest. VELCO teamed up with the Weathersfield Conservation Commission to provide an in-field discussion on vegetation management practices and early successional habitat within the ROW.
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One more sleep until #relayforlife! The VELCO Power Movers will be there in full effect. Come join us for a lap or two, enjoy some entertainment, and help us raise funds to beat cancer!
We're participating in the Step Up for Stepping Strong Challenge! This month-long walking challenge focuses on raising awareness for the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center. Join the challenge and Step Up with us! @steppingstrong1 bwhstepup.org
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