September 2024 by Molly Christian, NRECA GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Electric cooperatives face swiftly rising demand, a tough regulatory environment and a quickly evolving...
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Virginia Tech’s Marr wins ‘genius grant’
On Oct. 4, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced that Marr had won a fellowship popularly known as a “genius grant.”
Electric co-ops to test long-duration batteries
Virginia’s smaller, more rural network of electric service providers is the latest group to test the waters of long-duration battery storage as it awaits an infusion of funds from the federal government.
Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail meetings draw both fears and fans
The proposed trail is one of five priority trail projects identified by state officials. It would run for 26 miles on a former rail bed. Proponents say it will help the local economy, while opponents have raised concerns about safety and maintenance. October 2023 by...
Growers reaching back to soil steamers
Steam generators can be used to heat crop soil, killing or deactivating harmful elements such as nematodes, fungi and viruses, and it’s a viable alternative to the use of chemicals and fumigants.
Bedford County a Hot Spot for Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites
Bedford County’s geographic and ecological characteristics provide an ideal habitat for the lone star tick, the species found to cause alpha-gal allergies.
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Richard Johnstone and Howard Scarboro receive Electric Cooperative Leadership Awards