A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
“The boys were doubtful, but they ate it,” recalls 82-year-old Judy Heflin, of Warrenton, Va., with a laugh.
She’s referring to when her three sons first tasted a fruitcake Heflin made from a recipe she discovered within the pages of a 1987 issue of Rural Living magazine, which is now called Cooperative Living.
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,...
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...
One bill at a time with paperless billing It’s been eight years since member Cathy O’Donnell began her mission of decluttering her home with Prince George Electric Cooperative’s paperless billing. According to Experian Data Quality, the average person received almost...
We’re just a text away It’s faster and easier than ever for members to report a power outage and receive updates with Prince George Electric Cooperative’s outage text alerts. “When members are already at an inconvenience during a power outage, we want them to know...
Community solar is coming in 2024! Learn more at svec.coop/solar.
When asked what her experience with RURALBAND has been, Agusta Miskimon, spouse of member Arthur Miskimon, had a response that we don’t hear too often: “RURALBAND saved our lives and our jobs.” It’s no secret that COVID underscored the need for broadband and changed...
