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

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Making the Most of Energy

Making the Most of Energy

Electrification trends benefit consumers April 2025 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist Electric cooperatives have a rich history of enhancing the quality of life for their members. Since the early 20th century, these cooperatives have provided electricity, or...

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Beep, Beep!

Beep, Beep!

Low-speed electric vehicles are an alternative to full-size models October 2024 story courtesy of Brandpoint Spend a few days in a waterfront town, vacation destination or a golf community, and you’ll likely see a surge of low-speed electric vehicles on neighborhood...

Preparing for a Bright Future

Preparing for a Bright Future

Energy innovation creates new career opportunities October 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist You may never have heard of an energy storage specialist or a smart grid engineer, but you’ll want to know that some brilliant people are currently serving in those...

Providing Your Own Power During an Outage

Providing Your Own Power During an Outage

With the increased intensity of storms and our reliance on electronic devices, power outages can be a bigger concern these days. Technology now gives you many choices for how to react, whether you want to make sure you’re never without power, or you’re willing to just light a candle and wait for the lights to come back on.

Summer Heat Can Be Exhausting!

Summer Heat Can Be Exhausting!

When it’s hot, and your family is hanging out more at home, energy costs may spike if you’re not careful. Make it a family affair by getting the kids involved to help conserve energy.

Shining A Light On Solar

Shining A Light On Solar

With most residential solar systems being installed and electrically interconnected with your electric provider, your local electric cooperative should top your list of project contacts when considering such a purchase.