A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

Preventing Gridlock 

Preventing Gridlock 

The difference between baseload and intermittent power  August 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist It’s one of those incredibly hot days when even the air becomes unbearable. You crank up the air conditioner on the way home from work, and the first thing you...

Where Life is ‘Just Peachy’

Where Life is ‘Just Peachy’

Welcome to Fruit Hill Orchard in Palmyra, Va. August 2024 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer “Just peachy” perfectly describes life at Fruit Hill Orchard in Palmyra, Va., from July 2 until shortly after Labor Day. That’s because it’s peach season, and there are peaches...

Steering Toward Savings

Steering Toward Savings

Five ways to protect your automotive investment August 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Between inventory issues and climbing interest rates, buying a vehicle can be quite an ordeal, making it an investment worth protecting. Today’s vehicles require less...

A Love for the Outdoors

A Love for the Outdoors

Certified arborist protects environment while ensuring system reliability August 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Dreams can come true. Kolby Corrigan found his dream job about six years ago and hasn’t looked back since. Introduced to forestry while studying...

Life’s a Peach!

Life’s a Peach!

August 2024 Peach Lemonade Concentrate recipe courtesy of Abigail Stuart, Fruit Hill Orchard Ingredients: 3 cups very ripe, peeled and thinly sliced peaches 2 cups lemon juice (bottled or freshly squeezed) 3 cups sugar Directions: Purée the peaches then bring the...