OUR COMMUNITIES
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.
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.
Where Miracles Bloom
“My backyard is a playground for all the beautiful things in nature,” says Moorefield.
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
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.