Versant Power

Versant Power invites the public to learn about how it is planning for future grid needs, climate resilience, and other topics of interest at a series of meetings in Penobscot County. To learn more go to https://lnkd.in/gUwF8Rtn GREATER BANGOR: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, Brewer Auditorium, 318 Wilson St., Brewer. RSVP at gridandclimate@versantpower.com (with “Brewer” in the subject line). ORONO/OLD TOWN AREA: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, Orono municipal building council chambers, 59 Main St., Orono. RSVP at gridandclimate@versantpower.com (with “Orono” in the subject line). LINCOLN/MILLINOCKET AREA: 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, Lincoln town office council chambers, 29 Main St., Lincoln. RSVP at gridandclimate@versantpower.com (with “Lincoln” in the subject line). CORINTH/CHARLESTON AREA: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, Location TBD. RSVP at gridandclimate@versantpower.com (with “Charleston” in the subject line).

We’ve partnered with ACAP, Penquis, and Downeast Community Partners to help our neighbors get the electricity bill assistance they need this winter. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/gZG-thtB - We're matching all donations up to $200,000!

Happy New Year from all of us at Versant Power! Our offices will be closed today, Wednesday, January 1. Representatives will remain available to support our communities with outages and emergencies.

Thank you for celebrating one hundred years with us in 2024! Technology has changed, but our community values and commitment to customers have always held true. Versant Power: Providing safe and reliable power to northern and eastern Maine since 1924. #forabrightercommunity

We stopped by the Bangor Region YMCA last week and presented them with a contribution to help Em-Power teens at the Bangor YMCA Teen Center! The Teen Center offer numerous programs supporting youth with a variety of needs, providing the necessary relationships, opportunities, and environment to foster mental health hygiene while providing psychological support for youth living with risk factors. To learn more about their mission go to: https://lnkd.in/gNgeiMJG #forabrightercommunity

Happy Holidays from Versant Power! Our offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25. Representatives will remain available to support our communities with outages and emergencies.

This year, we replaced 23 miles of bare wire with covered wire that has an insulated coating. Covered wire works to prevent faults and outages when trees and branches contact the line. Blue Hill, Lincoln, Benedicta, Dedham, and Brooklin are just some of the towns that will benefit from these upgrades.

We replaced or added transformers at 4 substations this year: Cutler, Machias, Tibbetts St., and Tremont. Transformers like these allow us to make safe adjustments to our system and will provide improved service to area customers for years to come.

We've received calls from customers asking about door-to-door community solar marketers. While many of these salespeople are legitimate, it’s important to know that they are not associated with Versant Power and you should be vigilant if anyone asks for your personal information. Here are some tips to keep in mind: - Verify the representative's identity: Ask for their name, company and contact information. - Read the fine print: Carefully review contracts and agreements, and be mindful of any hidden fees. - Research program sponsors: Check out the list of registered sponsors and marketers on the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) website as organizations must be registered with the MPUC: https://bit.ly/49NKhwl

We've energized a new substation in Tremont to improve reliability for area customers! After a year of work, customers on the Tremont and Southwest Harbor end of Mount Desert Island should now experience more reliable service with the addition of a new substation and equipment. The new substation feeds power to two local circuits, one feeding Bass Harbor and the other feeding the Tremont area, including Swans Island and Frenchboro. Upgrades to equipment along both lines will improve service to over 2,000 customers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/exHdxrSU