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...

The Little Pig That Could

The Little Pig That Could

Electric cooperative CFO’s daughter, 9, writes debut book May 2025 by Mark Thomas, Contributing Writer When young Kaylee Lynn Bullock met Esme, a spirited black piglet with a soft pink snout, it was love at first sight. Esme was born at the farm next to Kaylee’s...

“Tomato, Tomahto”

“Tomato, Tomahto”

Don’t call the whole thing off! Try these juicy tomato recipes! May 2025 Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes recipe courtesy of Family Features/Culinary.net Ingredients: 24-48 cherry tomatoes 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 medium cucumber,...

A Time for Trees

A Time for Trees

Throwing positive shade onto summer gardens May 2025 by Scott Burell, Contributing Columnist I’m a pushover for great small trees. They create microclimates, providing cool shade where there was once only hot, blazing sun. They also serve as focal points, specimens...