Powering Forward
The magazine’s fourth decade, from 1976 to 1986, was defined by challenge and change.
Ninety Years Strong
Two electric cooperatives celebrate a shared legacy of service May 2026 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer Ninety years ago, bringing electricity to rural areas required more...
Hungry Eyes
Who said pets don’t know dining etiquette? These furry (and feathered) guests are patiently waiting for their turn to be served.
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Your Voice Counts
To be involved in your local electric cooperatives does not require specialized knowledge — it simply requires a willingness to show up — in person, online, by phone or by proxy.
From Jet-Setter to Porch-Sitter
My experience with checked baggage has been this: The baggage always takes its own trip and never arrives when I do.
Veggies Dressed Up
Upgrade your vegetables with these easy and timeless recipes from 1969.
Spectacular Beauty, Hazy Future
Fringe tree plays a number of important roles in the functioning of natural ecosystems.
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New Horizons and a Familiar Past
While we feel like we are traveling through uncharted territory, this month’s stories from the turbulent late 1970s and early 1980s remind us about the many challenges we’ve faced and overcome
Protecting Connections
Reliable broadband networks must not only be built, but they also must be protected.
Managing the Demand
As mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations, electric cooperatives are constantly offering new opportunities for members to take control of their electricity use.
Bees: Truly Busy or Just Buzzing About?
As you spend the warm months outdoors, challenge yourself to discover the different bees buzzing around in your neighborhood.
Saluting Sacrifice
Since its dedication on June 6, 2001, the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va., has welcomed more than 2 million visitors to the monument enshrining the epic 1944 Allied invasion of German-occupied northern France.
A Hot Topic
Wildfire mitigation is a year-round commitment embedded in how electric cooperatives operate and invest in our service territories.
Solar Energy Pop Quiz
How well do you know your solar energy terms? Take this quiz to find out!
Surplus Security
Solar generators are designed for emergencies, outages and everyday energy savings.