OUR COMMUNITIES
Wings and a Prayer
It’s a story that began with cooperative-assisted teamwork and a healthy dose of optimism, when biologists at the Virginia Division of Wildlife Resources needed help freeing a juvenile bald eagle trapped in a tree in Bath County, Va.
Aim Carefully
With hunting seasons now open, electric cooperatives want sportsmen and sportswomen to take note: Don’t shoot the lines.
Supporting Success
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative recently announced a combined $300,000 in grants and donations to support power line workforce training and energy-efficiency programs in the state.
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.