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

New Year, Same Commitment

New Year, Same Commitment

As one year welcomes the next, I’d like to take this time to reflect on the past year to assess what was to visualize the year ahead.

RURALBAND Gives Members Peace of Mind

RURALBAND Gives Members Peace of Mind

What do RURALBAND Fiber Internet and home security have in common? According to Wakefield resident Gloria Holloman, peace of mind. Since receiving RURALBAND’s fiber-optic internet service, Holloman says she feels safer knowing that she can monitor her home’s security...

Manage Winter’s Impact on Heating Costs

Manage Winter’s Impact on Heating Costs

It’s important to know there are many factors that can impact your electric bill, including weather, the number of people in your home, and your electrical appliances and devices.

Youth Tour

Youth Tour

Rising high school juniors are eligible for all-expense-paid experience.

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,...

Five Ways to Safeguard Your Home this Winter

Five 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...

Declutter Your Life

Declutter Your Life

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...

Autumn Adventure

Autumn Adventure

Six tips for planning a fall road trip September 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Cooler weather provides a perfect opportunity to hop behind the wheel of your vehicle and explore nature, breathtaking scenery and adventures waiting to be discovered both near and...

Fair Weather Fun

Fair Weather Fun

Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.

Apple-solutely Delicious!

Apple-solutely Delicious!

September 2024 Apple Guacamole recipe courtesy of Family Features Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados, halved and pitted ½ cup Vidalia onion, finely chopped ½ cup fresh cilantro, snipped juice of 1 lime bottled hot pepper sauce, to taste 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored...

Breeding Success

Breeding Success

Saving heritage farm animals with an eye to the future September 2024 [gallery order="ASC" title_position="none" main_size="full" tile_size="full" style="random" itemtag="dl" icontag="dt" captiontag="dd" columns="1" link="post" size="full" caption="desc-title"...