Welcome
The Town of Hardwick Electric Department (HED) is a not for profit municipal utility governed by a five member Board of Commissioners, and serves over 4,300 customers in eleven towns with roughly 350 miles of transmission/distribution facilities.
HED has a very proud history of providing electric services to our customers which began in 1897. In 1912, HED constructed a hydroelectric generating facility in Wolcott, VT and presently generates 10% of our annual power needs with the same dam. This is a green source of power and combined with our other green power investments clearly show HED's support of renewable energy efforts throughout Vermont.
As a utility in the State of Vermont, our business is regulated by the Public Service Board.
If you are out of service try the following:
- Check your service panel ... are any breakers or fuses open? Turn your main breaker all the way off and then back on. PLEASE NOTE: your main breaker may be at your meter location.
- If you cannot remedy the problem you should call HED.
- Please be prepared to provide your name, account number and physical location.
- All information that you can provide is helpful and appreciated. For Example: Do your neighbors have power?
NOTICE: Please pay all of your bills on time. If you are paying in person at the office please bring your printed bill and the entire amount due.
COVID 19 UPDATE
Out of concern for the well-being of our customers the Hardwick Electric Department suspended all processes for disconnection of electric services on 3/18/20. This suspension is in effect until 5/1/20.
CORONAVIRUS
As coronavirus spreads in Vermont and nationally, we are seeing more widespread adoption of good health practices and social isolation. To this end please take note of the following:
Municipal Electric Utilities Help Vermont Communities Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Save Money
Waterbury Center, VT- The Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) is announcing several new rebate offerings to help customers