VMDAEC News
Warner Meets at BARC Electric on Broadband
BARC Electric Cooperative hosted a broadband forum with U.S. Sen. Mark Warner
Johnstone Retires as CEO of Co-op Association
Richard G. Johnstone Jr. concluded his 36-year career with the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives on March 31. His employment was marked by the longest tenure as member magazine editor (1985-2005) and general manager/CEO (1999-2021)...
Electric Cooperatives Voice Concern on Postal Rate Hikes
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives wants Congress to take steps to control unprecedented postal rate changes that would affect the cost of communicating with co-op mmebers.
Electric Cooperatives Train to Boost Drone Use
Five staffers at the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives took weeklong training on operating a Mavic Enterprise drone.
BARC Electric Named Top Innovator
BARC Electric Cooperative in Virginia has been named No. 7 on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.
Electric Cooperatives Form New Broadband Association
The new Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Broadband Cooperatives consists of co-ops working to deliver high-speed internet to rural service territories.
Co-op Lineworkers Recognized for Powering Bolivia
Delegates Margaret Ransone and Kirk Cox were part of a ceremony honoring the lineworker team from United We Light: Project Bolivia.
Virginia Cooperatives on NCB Co-op 100 List
ODEC and NOVEC are two Virginia electric cooperatives on the NCB Co-op Top 100 list.
Electric Cooperatives Send 70 Lineworkers for Sally Repairs
Electric cooperatives from Virginia and Maryland sent 70 lineworkers to Alabama to restore power after Hurricane Sally.
Electric Cooperatives Accepting College Scholarship Applications
Electric cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware are preparing to accept applications for their popular scholarship from high school seniors who intend to pursue higher education studies. The scholarships are awarded by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware...
Ted Moriak Receives Unsung Virginian Award
Ted Moriak of Centreville is the 2020 recipient of the Unsung Virginian Award for his work in promoting safe and affordable housing for individuals with brain diseases.
Virginia Electric Cooperatives Bring Broadband at Time of Need
Several Virginia electric cooperatives are stepping broadband access for members during a time when kids are learning at home and parents are balancing remote work and online learning.
Electric Cooperatives Restore Power in Wake of Isaias
Crews from electric cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware worked diligently to restore power to tens of thousands of co-op members in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias. Pounding the seaboard with as much as 6 inches of rain and gusts up to 75 mph, the storm...
Attorney Warren Matthews Receives Cooperative Service Award
Warren Matthews of South Hill received the 2020 Distinguished Service Award from the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.
Kent Farmer Receives Electric Cooperative Leadership Award
Kent Farmer received the Electric Cooperative Leadership Award from the VMD Association of Electric Cooperatives.
New Leaders for Electric Cooperatives Association
Patricia Dorey is chair of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives for 2020-21.
Co-ops Power on Amid Adversity
Electric cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
Sherrod Receives Service Award
Longtime Cooperative Living magazine editor Bill Sherrod, known for his quarter-century of dedication to the electric cooperative community, is the 2020 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric...
Co-ops Work Hard to Protect People, Keep Power Flowing
Staying true to the Cooperative Difference, electric co-operatives in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware proved their concern for the community by thoughtfully communicating the various steps taken to protect members and employees, as well as others in the communities...
Co-ops Announce Cancellation of Gaff-n-Go Lineworker’s Rodeo
Out of an abundance of caution and concern for public safety, the organizers of the Gaff-n-Go Lineworker’s Rodeo announced today that the 2020 rodeo, scheduled for May 15-16, has been canceled. The announcement was made by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware...