A nonprofit foundation that assists families facing pediatric cancer got a heartfelt charitable boost this month from employees at Community Electric Cooperative (CEC) and Prince George Electric Cooperative (PGEC). Sixteen volunteers (eight from each co-op) spent a Thursday morning conducting a “Ready Bag Packing Party” to support families whose children are afflicted with cancer.

Do you feel that you’re starting a new load of laundry each week? You’re not alone. Believe it or not, the average household washes around 300 loads of laundry per year. Unfortunately, this often shows up on your electric bill. The good news: Prince George Electric Cooperative wants to offer ways to find opportunities to turn laundry suds into savings.

As seasons change, it’s a good time to start the common practice of spring cleaning. While you’re contemplating throwing out that old rug and cleaning your baseboards, Prince George Electric Cooperative encourages members to consider the following energy efficient tips:

As the tradition goes, wearing green on St. Patrick's Day is supposed to make you invisible to leprechauns. They will pinch you as soon as you come upon their radar if you don't wear green!

While the chances of you seeing a leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day may be slim, Prince George Electric Cooperative is encouraging members to not be caught without their green app to avoid being put into a “pinch” when it comes to their electric bill. What green app is it? The SmartHub app.

One of the things I love most about our rural community is the natural beauty that surrounds us. We are fortunate to have so many trees that offer beauty, shade and a habitat for all sorts of birds and other wildlife. While we recognize and appreciate the beauty of trees, we strive to balance maintaining beautiful surroundings and ensuring a reliable power supply by keeping power lines clear in rights of way (ROW).

Prince George Electric Cooperative in partnership with S&N Communications was proud to contribute to Wakefield United Methodist Church's House of Hope initiative during the holiday season. For the past two years, this partnership has spoken to the co-op’s mission to enhance the quality of life for the communities in which it serves.

Last quarter, PGEC made surprise visits to schools in their service territory carrying a big faux check and a camera. Why? To fulfill the mission of the cooperative’s Round Up for Education program.

As we move into a new year, I am reminded of two core personal values that I have lived by my entire life: hard work and achievement.
Those two values are also reflected in the dedicated men and women that I work alongside each day as your president and CEO.  I am confident in every member of our team and the talent that each of them brings to the table.  Their hard work has afforded us much success. 

This upcoming season, Prince George Electric Cooperative encourages members to check their list for ways to save energy and money on their electric bills. While this season is a perfect time for surprises, the cooperative offers members ways to keep those surprises under their tree and off their bill this month.

As temperatures continue to drop and the days grow shorter, there’s often a natural inclination to create a warm and cozy haven at your home. Unfortunately, staying inside more often means increased use of heating equipment and electrical items.

With rising prices for groceries, many may be looking for ways to save this Thanksgiving holiday. While your cooperative may not be able to lower your Thanksgiving dinner budget this year, there are simple ways to “cook up” energy savings this year.

There are thousands of Prince George Electric Cooperative members who are working smarter and not harder to manage their account. With SmartHub, members manage their account at anytime from anywhere.

Power line safety is one of the most serious issues a utility lineman faces daily. However, they are not the only ones who may encounter live power wires. Last week, Prince George Electric Cooperative had the pleasure of hosting its first responder live demo and hazard recognition training for more than 20 local responders of Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department, Jarratt Volunteer Fire Department, Waverly Rescue Squad, Sussex County Fire & Rescue, Prince George Co. 1, Prince George Co. 4, and Waverly Volunteer Fire Department.

Because each of our members is unique, the way they use energy is as well. That’s what makes having the SmartHub app so powerful.

Why do we love October? Because it’s National Co-op Month! This is a time to truly celebrate the many aspects that set co-ops apart from traditional businesses as we power the communities we serve with purpose.

Prince George Electric Cooperative had the pleasure of hosting two local students during its summer internship initiative. The co-op recently celebrated their 2024 summer interns, Mandy Lancaster and Ashton Holt.

Imagine being able to pay your electric bill at your own pace with no monthly bill and you know exactly what you’re spending each day. Seems too good to be true, right? It’s not with Prince George Electric Cooperative’s PrePay program.

Prince George Electric Cooperative recently donated nearly 50 bags of school supplies in support of Mars Hill A.M.E. Zion Church’s annual “Back to School Bash” event.

Three local high school seniors are the proud recipients of $1,000 scholarships courtesy of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Education Scholarship for High School Seniors. Each year, the Education Scholarship Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors whose parents or legal guardian are members of one of the 15 electric cooperatives served by VMDAEC.

Thanks to the generous donations of Prince George Electric Cooperative’s members, local teachers can offset the expense of buying supplies and educational materials for their students. This is possible because of their participation in the co-op’s Round Up for Education program.