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

Home Tech on a Budget

Home Tech on a Budget

When upgrading to smart technology at home, consider the purchase cost and long-term savings. For example, you may pay a little more for a product with the latest technology, but it could result in significant yearly savings over the appliance’s lifetime. Here are some smart devices that will take the work out of saving energy.

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5 Ways to Safeguard Your Home This Winter

5 Ways to Safeguard Your Home This Winter

As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there’s a natural inclination to create a warm and cozy haven at home. Unfortunately, as we see increased use of heating equipment, candles and electrical items, the number of home fires tends to increase during...

NOVEC Offers a Helping Hand to Those in Need

NOVEC Offers a Helping Hand to Those in Need

This is the season to be thankful for all of our blessings and to share our abundance with those less fortunate or going through challenging times. Please take the opportunity to reach out to your neighbors and community by supporting food drives, clothing drives, or...

Not Enough Chefs in the Kitchen

Not Enough Chefs in the Kitchen

Four tips to encourage kids to help with meal preparation November-December 2023 Story courtesy of Family Features Planning, preparing, serving and cleaning up after mealtimes are skills that can be beneficial to everyone. Yet when it comes to meal prep, many families...

Writing a Book from Scratch

Writing a Book from Scratch

Joanne Guilfoil of Selbyville, Del., couldn’t find a book about raising chickens in Delmarva, so she wrote one herself.

A&N Co-op Hosts Regional 811 Meeting

A&N Co-op Hosts Regional 811 Meeting

A&N Electric hosted the first regional 811 Local Damage Prevention Meeting for the Eastern Shore area. VA 811 representatives were on site and shared the latest information, promoted public awareness, and stressed safe excavations. They discussed new tools...

Choptank Electric Trust Awards

Choptank Electric Trust Awards

The Choptank Electric Trust is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation funded by Operation RoundUp donations from members of Choptank Electric Cooperative. Funds from the Trust are distributed in all nine counties of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. September 2023: The total of...