VELCO Projects

VELCO’s responsibility is to manage the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric power through Vermont’s transmission system. That job includes planning and constructing upgrades needed to meet system reliability, maintaining the electric grid and related facilities, and doing our part to help Vermont and New England achieve their decarbonization goals. 

Project Features

 

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Asset Maintenance
Asset Maintenance

Upgrades to existing electric transmission infrastructure.

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decarbonization
Decarbonization

Projects in support of decarbonization of our communities.

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communications
Insights & Analytics

Projects in support of delivering data across the transmission system. 

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Reliability
Reliability

Transmission additions or upgrades, necessary to ensure the system’s continued reliability. 

Current Projects

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New Haven Facility exterior

New Haven Operations Facility

The New Haven Operations Facility will enable VELCO to continue the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid during an emergency.
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Highgate substation construction

Highgate Substation

This upgrade is needed because a recent conditions assessment revealed deficiencies within the substation.