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Critical Junctions

Critical Junctions

Substations take power from high-voltage transmission lines and convert it to the lower voltages that get distributed to your home, farm or business.

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AI in the Co-op World

AI in the Co-op World

While news headlines often focus on the rapid growth of AI, electric cooperatives are taking a measured approach to understanding how these tools might help improve service for the local communities they serve.

Coming Together

Coming Together

For electric cooperatives, summer marks an important tradition — annual meeting season.

Safer Driving Saves

Safer Driving Saves

With gas prices fluctuating by more than $1 per gallon nationally in recent years, some statistics highlight how driver behavior can significantly influence how much you spend at the fuel pump.

The Little Engine, Part 2

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.

The Smart Era

The Smart Era

During Cooperative Living’s seventh decade — from 2006 through 2016 — smartphones replaced flip phones, social media transformed communication and high-speed internet became an essential part of everyday life. As the world became smarter and more connected, so did the electric industry.

Grid Resilience

Grid Resilience

Energy efficiency is an essential asset within a diverse power portfolio August 2026 by Jack McCarthy, Contributing Writer Across cooperative territory in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, access to energy remains foundational to powering opportunities for people,...

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