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

OUR COMMUNITIES

Laying It On The Line

Laying It On The Line

THE VIRGINIA, MARYLAND & DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES hosted its 19th annual Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo in May. More than 200 utility lineworkers from seven states, including North and South Carolina, New York and California, gathered at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Va., on May 19 and 20 for the two-day competition, which also featured more than 60 vendor exhibits and a barbecue competition.

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Yeas for Neighs

Yeas for Neighs

The Chincoteague pony has finally been named the State Pony of the commonwealth of Virginia. Senators, delegates and the governor of Virginia made it official on March 27.

Going Solar

Going Solar

Net metering continues to offer cooperative members an alternative option for renewable energy at their homes or farms. Net metering is a billing practice that enables you to receive a credit for the excess generation your renewable fuel generator produces in the month.

Ditch Digging Done Right, Co-op Style

Ditch Digging Done Right, Co-op Style

Ditch Digging Done Right DONNA WEST WAS ON HER HANDS AND KNEES, PEELING BACK CLOTS OF DEBRIS AND WET LEAVES at a children’s playground in Murfreesboro, Tenn., when she made a discovery. “It’s a drain,” she said. “I wonder if anyone knew it was here.” Answer: Probably...

When 10,000 Leads to 120,000

When 10,000 Leads to 120,000

Millie Winstead tells the story of a woman who sadly informed her last fall that their traditional family contribution to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank wouldn’t be forthcoming in 2020 because she and her husband had been out of work for several months.

Coming Out On Top

Coming Out On Top

November/December 2021Our Communities is a story and picture feature that celebrates the spirit of co-op country. Have a submission that depicts your co-op or community? Contact [email protected] Out On Top ASHLEY KNAPP COULDN’T HELP BUT FEEL A LITTLE TUG...

Youth Tour 2021

Youth Tour 2021

September 2021Our Communities is a story and picture feature that celebrates the spirit of co-op country. Have a submission that depicts your co-op or community? Contact [email protected] spirited march on Williamsburg. OF THE MANY THINGS THAT THE GLOBAL...