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...
Lineworker pre-apprenticeship enhances Eastern Shore workforce On Dec. 20, seven future Eastern Shore utility lineworkers celebrated the completion of their 13-week journey through the newly created lineworker pre-apprenticeship program. Thanks to collaborative...
National OnDemand, contractors for EMPOWER Broadband, connect a new customer.
EMPOWER Broadband, Inc. recently reached a significant milestone, connecting its 5,000th customer to high-speed broadband service utilizing fiber-optic technology. The telecommunications company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC),...
