Burlington Electric Department
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Burlington Electric Department
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The municipal electric utility and energy efficiency utility for the City of Burlington, Vermont.
Through the Mutual Aid program, BED has sent crews all over Vermont, the Carolinas, Florida, and even Central America. BED’s own Bob Risley and Mike Flora shares stories and discuss why it’s so important to be a member of the greater community.
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April 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
April is Drive Electric Earth Month. We are starting our celebration with MYTHBUSTING MONDAY.
MYTH: EVs can't handle a Vermont winter!
FACT: Electric vehicles perform great in the cold. Features like pre-conditioning and instant torque play great on snowy roads 🚙❄️

BUSTED: Think again! ⚡
April 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
New episode! VGS' Travis St. Hilaire brings his technical background in heat pump technology and passion for this equipment to Burlingtonians who are ready to switch from natural gas to net zero energy to heat their homes and water.
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#BTV
April 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We just installed a NEW LEVEL 3 ChargePoint charger in the Pease Lot at College St. and Lake St. on the Waterfront. This fast charger has two different connections available making it compatible with almost all EVs.

Normal parking fees still apply.

#netzeroenergy #electricvehicles #btv #ev
March 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Our celebration of Black History Month continues with Garrett Morgan
From safer streets to safer lives, Garrett Morgan revolutionized traffic safety with the invention of the three-position traffic signal. His brilliance continues to impact us daily! #BlackInventors #BlackHistoryMonth
February 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Our celebration of Black History Month continues with Lewis Latimer.
Lewis Latimer improved carbon filament technology, making electric lighting more practical and affordable! His innovations helped shape modern lighting as we know it.
February 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Home security wouldn’t be the same without Marie Van Brittan Brown! In 1966, she patented the first home security system, paving the way for modern surveillance technology. A true trailblazer in safety and innovation! #BlackExcellence #BlackHistoryMonth
February 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
At BED, our engineers are leading the way in renewable energy and grid innovation. Their work helps keep Burlington on track as a 100% renewable-powered city while ensuring reliability and efficiency for all. Join us in thanking them for shaping a cleaner, greener future! 👷‍♂️⚡️🌏
February 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Happy Groundhog Day.
It doesn't matter how many weeks of winter we have left. Our line crew is ready for it!

#loveyourlineworkers #publicpower #btv #burlingtonvt #groundhogday
January 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM