Director Election Petitions Available in Rockingham
A new year means a new calendar of critical deadlines for candidates for the co-op’s board of directors.
Changing Lives ‘Forever’
Tim Wright and Luke Swanson were SVEC’s representatives who spent more than two weeks with a Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives’ group in Guatemala.
Welcome to Community Solar
Community solar fills the gap for members who cannot afford, or logistically cannot accommodate, panels at home.
Aerial Trimming Takes Off in January
SVEC uses the services of Aerial Solutions Inc. to cut right-of-way in areas that are difficult to reach with ground crews.
SVEC Hosts Future Lineworkers
The cooperative’s Winchester office opened its doors to about 40 students for its first “Day in the Life of a Lineworker” in October.
Generator Safety Tips
Never connect a standby generator into your home’s electrical system. There are only two ways to connect a standby generator to your equipment. STATIONARY GENERATOR An approved generator transfer switch, which keeps your house circuits separate from the co-op, should...
Bright Ideas for Holiday Energy Savings
Too Attached?
As internet services expand, co-op poles take on greater responsibility by Preston Knight, Communication Manager Call it a midspan crisis. As life changing as the advent and growth of rural electric lines and poles were in the 1930s, the ensuing decades would reveal...
Red, White & Blue
Patriotism is on full display in these snapshots showcasing red, white and blue.
Sweet & Fruity Desserts
Get hooked on these tasty salmon dishes!
Requiem for a Grilled Hot Dog
This month is traditionally associated with weddings and graduations. There’s much to celebrate, many gifts and cards to buy, plenty of cake to eat, and lots of dancing.
Leading Horses to Water
On July 30, the world-famous Chincoteague Pony Swim will celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Small Town Charm
Virginia’s Cape Charles celebrates Independence Day July 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer In 1880, Cape Charles, on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, consisted mainly of wetlands and a few farms. But that soon changed. According to the town’s website, in 1882, U.S. Rep....
Framed & Fabulous
Check out these fun snapshots showing some shady characters!