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Service Through Sacrifice

Service Through Sacrifice

For NOVEC foreman, work is a family affair July 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer A former servant to his country as a U.S. Coast Guardsman, Kyle Sarvis has served...

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Safety First for Standby Generators

Safety First for Standby Generators

National Public Radio reported shortly after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that manufacturers and retailers were experiencing a “boom” in residential sales of standby power generators. Last May, The New York Times reported that — notwithstanding the surge in...

Energy-efficient tip of the month

Energy-efficient tip of the month

The holiday season is upon us and that means we’ll be using more energy in the kitchen.When possible, cook with smaller countertop appliances instead of the stovetop or oven. Smaller appliances like slow cookers, air fryers and Instant Pots consume less energy. When...

Connecting Rural Virginia

Connecting Rural Virginia

Co-op leaders continue collaboration for broadband interests in local communities at Rural Fiber Expo Many industry professionals and legislators from Virginia, Maryland and neighboring states gathered for the third annual Rural Fiber Expo in September. The event,...

Five Ways to Safeguard Your Home this Winter

Five Ways to Safeguard Your Home this Winter

As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there’s a natural inclination to create a warm and cozy haven at home. Unfortunately, as we see increased use of heating equipment, candles and electrical items, the number of home fires tends to increase during...

Declutter Your Life

Declutter Your Life

One bill at a time with paperless billing It’s been eight years since member Cathy O’Donnell began her mission of decluttering her home with Prince George Electric Cooperative’s paperless billing. According to Experian Data Quality, the average person received almost...

Out of Power?

Out of Power?

We’re just a text away It’s faster and easier than ever for members to report a power outage and receive updates with Prince George Electric Cooperative’s outage text alerts. “When members are already at an inconvenience during a power outage, we want them to know...