by Steven Johnson, Staff Writer | Apr 9, 2021 | Co-op News
Meeting with community and electric cooperative leaders April 7 in Lexington, Va., Sen. Mark Warner spoke forcefully about the need for greater access to high-speed internet service in rural America. “We’ve got to make sure that we actually get broadband expansion at...
by Steven Johnson, Staff Writer | Apr 1, 2021 | Co-op News
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)...
by Steven Johnson, Staff Writer | Mar 12, 2021 | Co-op News, Press Releases
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives has urged Congress to oppose dramatic increases in postal rates, warning that they could have an adverse effect on electric cooperatives and the members they serve. In a letter to members of...
by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer | Mar 11, 2021 | Co-op News
There’s a new tool and new expertise in drone technology at the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives. Following the association’s recent purchase of a Mavic Enterprise drone, five staffers participated in a training event...
by Steven Johnson, Staff Writer | Mar 9, 2021 | Co-op News
A Virginia electric cooperative has received high honors for its foresightedness, ranking No. 7 on a survey of cutting-edge companies in North America. BARC Electric Cooperative, based in Millboro, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the...
by Steven Johnson, Staff Writer | Jan 4, 2021 | Co-op News, Press Releases
Five electric cooperatives in Virginia and Maryland have announced the creation of an innovative association of broadband cooperatives to help bring world-class internet service to underserved rural areas. The new Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of...
