VMDAEC News
Northern Neck Electric Co-op Donates Equipment to First Responders
Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department is benefitting from a donation of a critical IT device from Northern Neck Electric Cooperative in honor of 9/11 first responders.
Electric Cooperatives Sponsor First Girl Power Camp
Eleven girls from six Virginia electric cooperatives attended the first Girl Power Camp, organized by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.
Lineworkers Graduate from Electric Cooperative Training Center
Twelve apprentice lineworkers are on their way to journeyman status after completing studies at the Electric Cooperative Training Center in Palmyra, Va.
Firefly Helps Powhatan County in Broadband Effort
Firefly Fiber Broadband is working with officials in Powhatan County, Va., and Dominion Energy to seek funds to build out high-speed internet in the county.
VMD Association Hosts NRECA Regions 1&4 Meeting
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives hosted the NRECA Regions 1&4 meeting in September 2021.
REC’s Brian Wolfe Umpires Little League Softball World Series
Brian Wolfe of the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative communications team umpired the Little League Softball World Series.
PGEC Helps Surry County Achieve Universal Broadband
Prince George Electric Cooperative’s Ruralband subsidiary has helped rural Surry County, Va., achieve universal broadband coverage.
Community Electric Reelects Directors at Annual Meeting
Community Electric Cooperative members reelected three directors at the 2021 annual meeting.
REC Member-Owners Elect 3 Board Members at Annual Meeting
Members of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative elected three directors at the 2021 annual meeting.
SVEC Holds Successful 85th Annual Meeting
Larry Howdyshell was reelected as a director at the 2021 annual meeting of Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative.
Firefly Fiber Broadband Receives $14.1 Million Grant from USDA
USDA has provided a $14.1 million grant to Firefly to build broadband in unserved Central Virginia counties.
For the VMD Family, Virginia Beach Was the Place to Be
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives held its 77th annual meeting in late July in Virginia Beach.
Former Gov. McAuliffe Visits Va. Electric Cooperatives
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe spent a tour touring electric cooperative facilities and learning about the cooperative business model.
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative Holds Successful Annual Meeting
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative held its annual meeting on Aug 4, 2021, with two board members reeelected,
BARC Holds In-Person Annual Meeting July 21
BARC Electric Cooperative held an in-person annual meeting on July 21, explaining its broadband and solar programs to members.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Takes Key Role in Broadband Expansion
Hanover County, Va., has announced the “Connect Hanover” initiative to make broadband services available to residents living in unserved areas of the county with the help of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. County Administrator John A. Budesky announced that after a...
MEC and Youth Sports Are a Match
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative and an anonymous donor are helping to upgrade youth sports facilities in Clarksville, Va.
REC Names Watson as Director of Government Affairs
Lindsey Watson is Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s new director of government affairs.
Greg White Honored for Decades of Co-op Leadership
Greg White, who has held a variety of leadership posts, received the 2021 Electric Cooperative Leadership Award from the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.
New Leaders for Electric Cooperatives Association
Fred Garber of Mt. Jackson, Va., is the recipient of the Electric Cooperative Leadership Award from the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.