Special HED Board of Commissioners Meeting Warning
September 4, 2025 – (Hardwick, VT) The Town of Hardwick Electric Department Board of Commissioners (BOC) will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025 beginning at 8:30 am. Participants may attend either in-person at the HED Office (123 N. Main...From Our Facebook
The HED office will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.
💧 Major Progress on Our Pottersville Dam Mitigation Project![]()
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We are pleased to share an important update with our ratepayers and community regarding the future of our hydroelectric generation facility. ![]()
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Following the significant flooding our facility experienced in 2023 and again in 2024, even after substantial repairs had already been completed, we have been working with FEMA and the State of Vermont on long-term mitigation measures to improve the facility's resilience and flood proofing.![]()
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The majority of our FEMA mitigation project has now been obligated, representing a significant milestone in moving this project forward.![]()
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What comes next?![]()
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We anticipate the design and permitting process will begin this winter, with bidding to follow in late winter or early spring. Construction is currently anticipated to take place throughout 2027, with some work potentially extending into early 2028.![]()
The timeline will depend on the permitting and bidding processes, and we will continue to keep our customers informed as this project continues to move forward. ![]()
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This project represents an important investment in the long-term reliability and resilience of our hydroelectric facility following the flooding events of the past several years. We are encouraged by the progress that has been made and will continue to keep customers well informed as we move through the design, permitting, bidding, and construction phases.![]()
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Producing electricity locally helps diversify our power supply, reduce reliance on purchased power, and keep more control over a portion of the energy we provide to our community. Thank you for your continued support of Hardwick Electric Department and our efforts to strengthen the infrastructure serving our community.
The HED office will be opening late at 8:30am on Thursday, September 3rd for a staff meeting. Thank you for understanding.