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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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Connecting Everyone to the Internet

Connecting Everyone to the Internet

To help ensure all Americans can share in and contribute to today’s internet-based society and economy, Congress created the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Keeping Up with Current Trends

Keeping Up with Current Trends

Charging is a crucial concern among new electric vehicle owners, whether plug-in hybrid or full electric. Fear of inconvenience is one of the biggest barriers to widespread adoption of electric vehicles. You might be concerned that there aren’t enough public charging stations in the area––and even if there are public charging stations nearby, do you really want to rely on them any time you need to refuel?

Shining A Light On Solar

Shining A Light On Solar

With most residential solar systems being installed and electrically interconnected with your electric provider, your local electric cooperative should top your list of project contacts when considering such a purchase.

The Future Of Electricity

The Future Of Electricity

The nation’s electric grid keeps moving toward increased use of renewable energy sources.

UVA Health To Expand Care

UVA Health To Expand Care

Program serves Buckingham, Culpeper, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson and Orange counties May 2023 Ambulances will be outfitted with UVA Health’s iTREAT mobile telemedicine system. UVAHealth, community healthcare organizations and EMS agencies in seven Virginia...

Staying One Step Ahead Of Mother Nature

Staying One Step Ahead Of Mother Nature

Mother Nature tends to have a mind of her own. Utility power lines are constantly at risk from severe storms — particularly fallen and overgrown tree limbs, which can lead to power outages. It’s estimated that 50% of outages can be attributed to overgrown vegetation, which is why electric co-ops regularly trim and maintain their local systems.