VMDAEC News
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.
Fred Garber Receives Top Electric Cooperative Award
Fred Garber of Mt. Jackson, Va., is the recipient of the Electric Cooperative Leadership Award from the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.
High Margins, Continuing Broadband Progress Mark CVEC Annual Meeting
On June 23, the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative Board of Directors and staffers held its 84th Annual Meeting, announcing that 2020 saw CVEC’s highest margins ever, partly due to its wholly owned subsidiary, Firefly Fiber Broadband. The meeting began with...
Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative Holds Successful Annual Meeting
Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative’s 2021 annual meeting was limited in scope because of health and safety protocols, but the co-op did have a successful 84th annual session on June 5 at its headquarters in New Castle. J.C. Winstead, president of the board of...
Northam Celebrates Groundbreaking on Northern Neck Broadband
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam visited Northern Neck Electric Cooperative on July 8 to celebrate the groundbreaking on the first phase of a project that will deliver fiber-optic broadband access to approximately 7,200 currently unserved households and businesses. Northam...
Community Electric Cooperative Hosts Del. Jenkins
Electric cooperatives not only serve members’ needs through the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable electric service; they also provide legislative advocacy. “State legislators are elected to serve the same group of people that make up our membership,” said...
Northern Neck Electric, Sen. Kaine Talk Rural Broadband
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative hosted U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine on June 30 for a regional discussion about broadband. Kaine visited the Northern Neck region to better understand the unique issues facing broadband deployment in rural areas. “As I work in the Senate on a...
Members Connect with Rappahannock EC through Telephone Town Hall
Member-owners of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative were able to connect directly with President and CEO John Hewa during a Telephone Town Hall event, which was held on Thursday, June 24. REC invited a random sample of 50,000 member-owners to participate in the call....
Expanding Broadband to Rappahannock EC Member-Owners in Louisa
Some Rappahannock Electric Cooperative member-owners in Louisa County are one step closer to having access to broadband internet service. In June, REC began the make-ready engineering and design process for the fiber build in partnership with Firefly Fiber Broadband,...
REC Names Brian Doherty as Managing Director – External Affairs
Brian Doherty has joined Rappahannock Electric Cooperative as Managing Director - External Affairs. In this role, he will oversee and direct all activities related to the cooperative’s rates and regulatory affairs, state and federal government affairs, and economic...
Aviation Expert Frantz is Unsung Virginian Recipient
Lanier Frantz of New Castle is the winner of the 2021 Unsung Virginian Award.
Froggy’s Closet Founder Honored for Community Work
Tina Marie Scully of Winchester received the Good Samaritan Award from the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.
Electric Co-ops Award More Than $60,000 in Scholarships
Electric cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware have awarded $60,000 in college scholarshipsfor 2021-22.
Co-ops Recognized for Excellence in Marketing
NRECA Spotlight on Excellence winners included several members of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.
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...