Local Initiatives
Commitment from the HeartPublished: January 31st, 2012
Staffers at a Virginia electric cooperative are finding ways to help make a difference in their communities by raising thousands of dollars for local causes. Employees of Rappahannock Electric... Read more
Local Initiatives
An App for Street Light OutagesPublished: January 24th, 2012
An electric cooperative in Georgia has made it easier to report a problem street light. Sawnee EMC, Cumming, recently launched an application for users of mobile devices to report outages of its... Read more
Local Initiatives
Illinois Efficiency Program HonoredPublished: January 19th, 2012
The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives has been honored for an initiative that helped co-ops perform home energy audits and deliver energy efficiency rebates to homeowners. Under the HomE... Read more
Local Initiatives
Co-op Helps Domestic Abuse VictimsPublished: January 10th, 2012
An Indiana electric cooperative’s thank you gift to members participating in a holiday drive benefitting a local shelter for domestic abuse victims will reap rewards during the New Year. Members of... Read more
Local Initiatives
Book Push Bonds Troops and ChildrenPublished: December 27th, 2011
Call it a different kind of Christmas story. When Wabash Valley Power Association directors arrived for their Dec. 7 board meeting, they brought children’s books that are likely headed to distant... Read more
Local Initiatives
Co-op Sponsors Youth Cattle ShowPublished: December 22nd, 2011
A Florida electric cooperative has shined the spotlight of competition on the state’s next generation of cattle exhibitors. Dozens of young exhibitors from across the state trailered their stock to... Read more
Local Initiatives
Co-op Helps Fund Fire and RescuePublished: December 16th, 2011
A Pennsylvania electric cooperative is helping the communities it serves buy equipment and build essential facilities with revolving loans. Much of the money raised for the projects has come from a federal... Read more