OUR COMMUNITIES
A Concerned Community
Just hours after lineworker Deaven Snyder was injured in an ATV accident, members of his work crew rushed to the hospital to support him and his wife. BARC leaders also visited the hospital in the days that followed.
Gathering for Governance
Each year, VMDAEC leaders and key cooperative staff gather for an annual meeting to help chart the course for the year ahead.
The Little Engine, Part 2
Twice donated and twice reborn, a retired Virginia pumper truck found a second life delivering hope and vital service to Gulf Coast communities in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
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.
Warsaw’s President Washington
Northern Neck man helps audiences connect with life and legacy of the nation’s first president July 2026 by Jeff Caldwell, Staff Writer For Northern Neck Electric Cooperative retiree and member Andrew Packett, history is part of his DNA. Packett traces his family’s...
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.
Eyes on the Skies
From a small solar-powered station on his back patio, Brad Blase tracks shifting winds, rising humidity, subtle swings in temperature and barometric pressure changes that hint at what may come next.
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 than wires and poles. It took determination, cooperation and a shared commitment to improving life...
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.