ODEC proudly celebrates and honors its power plant managers with a resolution recognizing zero safety incidents in 2023. Safety is a No. 1 priority at ODEC, and Wild Cat Point Power Generation Plant, Marsh Run Power Generation Plant and Louisa Generation Plant...
Reaching 750,000 personnel hours without a lost-time accident is a huge accomplishment worth recognizing. Considering the potential hazards that BARC employees face daily, this milestone was hard-earned. In Virginia, a lost-time accident occurs when an employee is...
John C. Lee, Jr, Announced as ODEC CEO The Board of Directors of Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) has selected John C. Lee, Jr., as the cooperative’s next president and chief executive officer. “After a nationwide search, the Board unanimously...
Attorney Parker Thoeni discusses regulations regarding marijuana use.
More than 30 human resources professionals gathered around the table Feb. 7-8 in Glen Allen for discussion on a variety of industry topics. The annual HR Roundtable, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, provides an...
Rob and Kara Book with their daughters.
Delaware Electric Cooperative CEO Rob Book expresses gratitude following life-changing event. In the summer of 2023, Delaware Electric Cooperative President and CEO Rob Book was finishing up his first six months in the Co-op’s top job. He was enjoying the challenges...
Instructor Kevin Sump leads directors in a full day of training and development.
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. Day 1 started with a Government Affairs Committee discussion about electric...
SRS Director of UAS Programs Jason Taylor prepares students for flight.
In late January, students from various member cooperatives delved into the world of drones during a comprehensive week-long course in collaboration with VMDAEC Associate Member Sentinel Robotic Solutions. Led by SRS Director of UAS Programs Jason Taylor, the...
