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Through the years…

1888	Founded
1977	New 12,470/7,200 grounded WYE; substation on Jone St. was ENERGIZ
1980	Feasibility study was conducted on five hydroelectric sites by Madison Electric; Superintendent was Norman E. Sawyer
1982	The Forebay wall of the canal washed out in March, leaving a gap of approximately 70′ in length. It was replaced for $83,000.00.
1983	The main transformer was shot and a new 5000KVA was put in. Norman E. Sawyer was superintendent. Also started upgrading the voltage in Anson from 2,400 to 7,200 volts.
1984	George D. Stoutamyer became superintendent
1987	Flood; Powerhouse was underwater
1989	Federal Energy Regulatory Commission informed Madison Electric that we would have to license the Sandy River Hydro Facility
1990	Madison Electric borrowed $180,000 to purchase new bucket and digger trucks. Began refurbishing old generator at Sandy River.
1991	Removed all lines form Main Street and put up new style street lights. Ice damage took a section of the Hydro Dam.
1992	Hurricane Bob caused minor damage and problems.
1993	John (Jack) Prescott, who was the chairman for the past ten years, decided not to seek reelection this year. Jack was a big supporter of Madison Electric. An agreement for lower rates was made with Northeast Utilities. Madison Electric would purchase power at 3.74 cents per kilowatt. This contract was signed in August and would take effect in September. Madison Paper played an important role in making this dream come true. George D. Stoutamyer filed an application for license with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for Sandy River Hydro Facility.

1995	Madison Electric lowered their rates to the lowest in the state and possible New England. Superintendent was George D. Stoutamyer. In August the Public Utilities Commission issued an order denying Madison Electric the right to serve in those parts of Madison, Anson, and Starks not presently served by Madison Electric. They appealed the decision to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in November.
1996	Purchased a parcel of land on Rt. 148 to build an office building with garage.
1997	Madison Electric moves to new building at the Business Park
1998	George D. Stoutamyer retired in December. Phil Curtis was hired as Superintendent.
2001	Calvin Ames was hired as Superintendent.
2003	MEW builds storage building behind office.
2003	Ronald Berry Retires a Chairman of the Board After serving for 10 years. Richard Bartlet fills the empty seat on the board.
2011	MEW launches new website.