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 | 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...
by Steven Johnson, Staff Writer | Aug 31, 2020 | Co-op News
As school resumes this fall, electric cooperatives are supplying broadband solutions to help parents, children and families in parts of rural Virginia deal with the challenges of virtual work and virtual learning. Several cooperatives are working diligently to expand...
