Rappahannock Electric Cooperative has named Lindsey Watson as the cooperative’s director of government affairs. “Watson comes to REC with a wealth of knowledge and professional experience in government affairs,” said David Koogler, senior vice president of member...
Panelists discussed their partnerships with electric cooperatives during a session that touched on legislation, education and governmental actions during the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives 77th Annual Meeting on July 26. The...
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam visited Northern Neck Electric Cooperative on July 8 to celebrate the groundbreaking on the first phase of a project that will deliver fiber-optic broadband access to approximately 7,200 currently unserved households and businesses. Northam...
Electric cooperatives not only serve members’ needs through the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable electric service; they also provide legislative advocacy. “State legislators are elected to serve the same group of people that make up our membership,” said...
Electric co-ops in Virginia made their presence known Jan. 9 at the annual Virginia Agribusiness Council Legislative Appreciation Banquet. More than 100 electric co-op leaders packed 21 tables as the single largest segment among nearly 1,000 attendees, including...