As a densely forested state and region of Vermont, it’s no surprise that year-over-year, trees are the leading cause of outages for Hardwick Electric Department. Preliminary data shows that year-to-date HED has experienced 56 tree-caused outages, impacting 3,759...


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September Meeting Warning(s): Regular and Special BOC Meetings
September 9, 2025 (Hardwick, VT) - HED's Board of Commissioners (BOC) Regular Meeting will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm, in-person at the Jeudevine Memorial Library, Parker Ladd Community Room (93 North Main Street, Hardwick, VT 05843) and remotely...
Rising Costs & Rate Impacts
September 5, 2025 (Hardwick, VT) - On April 16, 2025, the Town of Hardwick Electric Department (HED) filed for a 13.24% rate increase. This rate increase is primarily driven by three main increases in costs: Power Supply (Transmission, Generation, Distribution),...