VMDAEC News
Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo Returns in a Big Way
More than 160 lineworkers gathered May 13-14 in Doswell, Va., for the Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo, which returned after two years of pandemic-related cancellations. Sponsored by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, the Gaff-n-Go...
Electric Co-ops Award More Than $60,000 in Scholarships
The Education Scholarship Foundation of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives has awarded more than $60,000 in college scholarships for 2022-23.
In Memoriam: Ronnie Campbell
Ronnie Campbell, the longtime vice president for safety at the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, died April 30 at 77.
As Line Work Students Graduate, New Fund Named for SEC’s Edwards
The Power Line Worker Program at Southside Virginia Community College passed the 400-graduate mark amid the announcement of a scholarship fund named for Jeff Edwards of Southside Electric Cooperative, a program founder.
Co-op Directors Attend Training at Virginia Beach
The annual Spring RoundUp, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, provided cooperative directors with roundtable discussions and thought-provoking topics. on issues vital to their systems.
VICE Scholarship Winners Announced
Cold weather couldn’t break the spirits of 32 students who traveled to Graves Mountain Lodge on March 25-26 for the Virginia Institute on Cooperative Education, better known as VICE. After learning about their personality types, students participated in a team...
Teamwork Counts at Touchstone Energy Service Project
Electric cooperative volunteers move fences, if not mountains, as they repair the area around a day care center as part of the annual Touchstone Energy Community Service Project.
Big Turnout for Cooperatives on Legislative Day
Representatives of Virginia electric cooperatives met with lawmakers and advocated for policies that will benefit their members during the 2022 Legislative Day in Richmond.
Virginia Co-ops Represented at Agribusiness Banquet
Representatives of Virginiaelectric cooperatives were among the participants at the annual legislative banquet of the Virginia Agribusiness Council.
Electric Cooperative Frida Restoration End is in Sight
Electric cooperatives in Virginia had restored power to more than 100,000 accounts within 72 hours of Winter Storm Frida, using all available resources and out-of-state mutual aid.
Electric Cooperatives Make Progress on Frida Restoration
Nine of the 13 electric cooperatives in Virginia had restored power to approximately 71,000 member accounts within less than 48 hours and had just scattered outages remaining.5,000.
Electric Cooperatives Restore Power in Wake of Winter Storm
Winter storm Frida brought another shining example of mutual aid, as electric cooperative lineworkers came from out of state to help put the power on in affected Virginia co-op territories.
Virginia Co-ops Are Major Part of Historic Broadband Funding
Virginia electric cooperatives are a major player in broadband grants and financing as they continue to make headway into closing the digital divide in the state.
Electric Cooperative Leaders Meet with Incoming Youngkin Team
Several electric cooperative CEOs recently met in Richmond with representatives of incoming Gov. Glenn Youngkin to outline the co-op stance on important issues of the day,
Gov. Northam Honors CVEC’s Gary Wood
During his latest broadband announcement in Goochland County, Va., Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam honored Gary Wood, president and CEO of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative and Firefly Fiber Broadband.
BARC Broadband Project to Air on VPM/PBS
BARC Electric Cooperative’s broadband project will be featured on “Life in the Heart Land,” a new series airing on VPM/PBS. The show explains how organizations are generating unique solutions to rural America’s toughest challenges.
Electric Cooperative Training Center Receives Dogwood Award
The Fluvanna Garden Club presented its biannual Dogwood Award on Oct. 28 to the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Electric Cooperative Training Center in Palmyra, Va., in a socially distanced ceremony.
2022 Scholarship Program to Open
Electric cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware are preparing to accept applications for their popular educational scholarship program from high school and homeschooled seniors who intend to pursue higher education studies in 2022.
Lineworker Training Program Opens on the Eastern Shore
The VMD Association of Electric Cooperatives and Choptank Electric Cooperative are teaming up to bring lineworker training to Delmarva.
Firefly Celebrates 10,000th Customer Mark
In three years, Firefly Fiber Broadband, a subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative, has connected 10,000 customers as it seeks to bring high-speed internet to all 38,000 members and beyond.