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

The Spirit of Renewal

The Spirit of Renewal

With the spring season upon us, the April issue of Cooperative Living features articles about planting, gardening and the history of two agricultural organizations.

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SEC, CoBank Partner to Help Emergency Shelter

SEC, CoBank Partner to Help Emergency Shelter

By Mark Thomas, Senior Community Relations Coordinator Southside Electric Cooperative and banking partner CoBank donated a combined $20,000 in October to support Madeline’s House, a shelter that will serve area victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their...

Generator Safety Tips

Generator Safety Tips

Never connect a standby generator into your home’s electrical system. There are only two ways to connect a standby generator to your equipment. STATIONARY GENERATOR An approved generator transfer switch, which keeps your house circuits separate from the co-op, should...

Energy-Efficiency Tips to Stay Warm, Save $

Energy-Efficiency Tips to Stay Warm, Save $

While enjoying the beauty of fall’s changing leaves, Southside Electric Cooperative wants members to also prepare their homes for the changing weather. These proven ideas listed below will help members save money on their electric bills and add warmth to their homes....

SEC Employees Collect, Donate Food for Community

SEC Employees Collect, Donate Food for Community

By Joy Stump, Community Relations Coordinator In a world that often seems divided, there is one universal truth that unites almost everyone — the importance of giving back. For as long as any Southside Electric Cooperative employee can remember, during the holiday...

Annual Youth Tour Takes Students to D.C.

Annual Youth Tour Takes Students to D.C.

High school juniors across Southside Electric Cooperative’s service area are invited to apply for next summer’s Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. SEC will take several students to the nation’s capital June 17-21, 2024, for a week of sightseeing,...