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What’s Balcony Solar?

What’s Balcony Solar?

In April, Virginia became the third state — and first in the South — to legalize the use of portable solar energy systems in residential and commercial buildings.

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Return to Power

Return to Power

When an outage occurs, your co-op’s crews follow a proven, step-by-step restoration process designed to bring power back to the greatest number of members in the shortest amount of time.

Your Voice Counts

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.

Bill Busters

Bill Busters

Although your HVAC system works year-round to keep your home comfortable, small maintenance issues or simple mistakes can result in higher energy bills.

Built to Last

Built to Last

A social media post about a 1942 Westinghouse transformer spurred a collaborative opportunity and a powerful example of how shared values drive the electric cooperative industry forward.

Keeping the Lights On

Keeping the Lights On

With Distribution Automation tools, electric cooperatives can detect an outage and isolate it in real-time from their control rooms before sending out field crews to repair damaged power lines.

Find a Need and Fill It

Find a Need and Fill It

The primary goal of a co-op isn’t to make money but to provide a safe and reliable source of electricity at a cost the local community can afford.

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