A regular update for leaders, members and friends of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
from Brian S. Mosier — President & CEO
February 2023
A regular update for leaders, members and friends of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
from Brian S. Mosier — President & CEO
October 2022
Virginia Co-ops Provide Mutual Aid to Sister Co-ops
On March 4, crews from Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, Southside Electric Cooperative, Northern Neck Electric Cooperative and Powell Valley Electric Cooperative traveled to Kentucky and parts of Tennessee to assist sister co-ops following destructive storms. At peak, more than 300,000 electric cooperative members in Kentucky were affected by the storm that brought high winds and hurricane-strength gusts. Every electric co-op in Kentucky was hit by the damaging winds, which limited the...
Virginia Co-ops Provide Mutual Aid to Sister Co-ops
On March 4, crews from Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, Southside Electric Cooperative, Northern Neck Electric Cooperative and Powell Valley...
United We Light Team Reunited
On April 12, team members from the United We Light mission trip to Guatemala and their families came together again for a catered meal at the VMDAEC Training Center. The meal was sponsored by S&N Communications.
Vegetation Management Seminar
At the VMDAEC Vegetation Management group’s quarterly meeting in March, a request was made to see the latest and greatest in equipment and materials used in vegetation management and right-of-way clearing.
Apprentices Graduate
On April 5, VMDAEC hosted a graduation ceremony at its Training Center in Palmyra, Va., celebrating completion of the Lineman Technician Apprenticeship Program by 13 apprentices.
African Utility Pioneers Visit Central Virginia
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative recently had the distinct privilege of hosting a delegation from the Republic of Burundi and Virunga Power Corporation.
A Focus on Safety
More than 20 safety and operations professionals representing seven member cooperatives participated in the Accident Investigation Seminar on April 9 led by Matt Edmunds with SET Solutions.
Gaff-n-Go Rodeo Announces New Title Sponsor
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in showcasing the skills and hard work of utility lineworkers, the Gaff-n-Go Rodeo is excited to welcome long-time supporter Altec as its new title sponsor.
Firefly Celebrates Progress
On Feb. 23, U.S. Senator Mark Warner joined Firefly Fiber Broadband, along with its board of directors, staff and project partners, for a luncheon at Fifty-Third Winery in Louisa County, Va., to celebrate local broadband connection progress.
PowerXchange 2024 Highlights
A crowd of nearly 10,000 leaders and guests from America’s electric cooperatives descended upon San Antonio, Texas, March 1-6 for 2024 NRECA PowerXchange and TechAdvantage.
ODEC Power Plant Managers Recognized
ODEC proudly celebrates and honors its power plant managers with a resolution recognizing zero safety incidents in 2023.
BARC Reaches Safety Milestone
BARC reaches 750,000 personnel hours without a lost-time accident, a huge accomplishment worth recognizing.
Firefly Fiber Broadband ranked #2 in the nation for 2023 customer satisfaction scores; #1 in Virginia
Firefly Fiber Broadband\, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), was recognized by Touchstone Energy for ranking #2 nationally and #1 in Virginia for customer satisfaction based on its 2023 ACSI broadband survey results.
Powering Progress Through Policy: Legislative Day 2024
Looking out for their members best interests, Virginia electric cooperative leaders and directors gathered in Richmond to visit with elected officials about proposed legislation on Jan. 22.
Empowering Virginia Legislators
In a year that witnessed a significant influx of newly elected Virginia legislators, the importance of providing education on the electric utility industry and its challenges cannot be overstated.
CVEC Mourns the Loss of Director
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Director Gloria W. Vest on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Vest served CVEC’s East District for over 20 years, representing members in Fluvanna, Louisa, and Orange counties.
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Implements Brand Refresh
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative is proud to announce that it has implemented a brand refresh, consisting of a redesigned website and a new logo.
Training First Responders
ODEC and its member distribution cooperatives believe in the importance of ensuring their community partners are prepared for encounters with electric vehicles when responding to emergency calls.
Inaugural Class Graduates
Lineworker pre-apprenticeship enhances Eastern Shore workforce.
EMPOWER Broadband Reaches 5000th Customer
EMPOWER Broadband, Inc. recently reached a significant milestone, connecting its 5,000th customer to high-speed broadband service utilizing fiber-optic technology.
System Operators Earn Certification
System Operators Earn Certification
College Scholarships Available to Co-op Members
College Scholarships Available to Co-op Members
BARC Promotes Culture of Safety
BARC Promotes Culture of Safety
Apprentices Graduate
LTAP graduates celebrate completion of journey
Association Hosts Finance and Accounting Professionals
More than 65 finance and accounting professionals from VMDAEC member cooperatives gathered at the Virginia Crossings in late November for the annual CRAFT Conference.
Young Women Explore Powerful Careers
Cooperation Among Cooperatives was in full bloom during the third annual Girl Power Camp, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives and several of its member co-ops.
A&N Directors and Staff Tour Wildcat Point
Late last month, members of the A&N Electric Cooperative Board of Directors and some staff members toured Wildcat Point, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative’s combined-cycle generation facility in Rising Sun, Md.