Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Mecklenburg Electric as Certified 2023 Tree Line USA Utility
For the ninth consecutive year, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative has been named a Tree Line USA Utility by the Arbor Day Foundation, recognizing the cooperative’s dedication to proper community forest management. Displaying the Tree Line USA Utility flag are, from left, Evan Stembridge, senior right-of-way coordinator; Ray DeJarnette, arborist and manager of vegetation services and Randy Whirley, right-of-way coordinator.

Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Mecklenburg Electric as Certified 2023 Tree Line USA Utility

by | May 2, 2023 | Connections

Cooperative earns recognition for best utility practices Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC) has been named a 2023 Tree Line Utility by the Arbor Day Foundation to recognize its dedication to proper urban forest management in its service area. This is the...
Safety, From the Ground Down

Safety, From the Ground Down

by | Mar 30, 2023 | Connections

Celebrating Safe Digging Month w This is a valuable opportunity to reflect on the importance of damage prevention and it creates an occasion to draw the general public’s attention to ensure underground utilities are marked prior to excavation. Virginia 811, as with...
Brunswick Expansion Complete in Record Time
In 2019, county, state and federal dignitaries celebrated as USDA announced a $3.8M fiber expansion awarded to EMPOWER Broadband to serve southern Brunswick County. This highly successful project was completed this winter and brings high-speed fiber internet three years ahead of schedule.

Brunswick Expansion Complete in Record Time

by | Feb 27, 2023 | Connections

Following only three short years, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, EMPOWER Broadband, is pleased to announce it has met its obligation in the Connect America Fund II Auction to fully deploy fiber-to-the-premises in...