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

Preparing for a Bright Future

Preparing for a Bright Future

Energy innovation creates new career opportunities October 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist You may never have heard of an energy storage specialist or a...

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Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad

Here are four proven strategies to help you stop unwanted behaviors in their tracks.

Local Events

Local Events

Veterans Day Ceremony Lexington 10 a.m. | Saturday, Nov. 11 | Lexington Presbyterian Church sanctuary This event was entrusted to the Lexington Woman’s Club because of its long record of service to the community beginning in 1911. The event could not be carried out...

Safety First for Standby Generators

Safety First for Standby Generators

National Public Radio reported shortly after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that manufacturers and retailers were experiencing a “boom” in residential sales of standby power generators. Last May, The New York Times reported that — notwithstanding the surge in...

Energy-efficient tip of the month

Energy-efficient tip of the month

The holiday season is upon us and that means we’ll be using more energy in the kitchen.When possible, cook with smaller countertop appliances instead of the stovetop or oven. Smaller appliances like slow cookers, air fryers and Instant Pots consume less energy. When...

Connecting Rural Virginia

Connecting Rural Virginia

Co-op leaders continue collaboration for broadband interests in local communities at Rural Fiber Expo Many industry professionals and legislators from Virginia, Maryland and neighboring states gathered for the third annual Rural Fiber Expo in September. The event,...