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The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) Education Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce the opening of its 2025–26 High School Scholarship application cycle, offering an outstanding opportunity for local students to invest in their future through higher education.

As we turn the page to a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished together in 2025 and share what lies ahead for our cooperative in 2026.

I’m reminded that the true strength of our cooperative isn’t just in the power we deliver—it’s in the people we serve and the community we build together. This past year was a shining example of just how much we can accomplish when we work together. Your engagement, your ideas, and your support helped push our cooperative forward in meaningful ways, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved as a community.

In the spirit of the season, Prince George Electric Cooperative employees delivered holiday gifts to the Sussex County Department of Social Services as part of its annual Angel Tree initiative. The donation will help brighten the holidays for local children and families in need, ensuring they experience joy, comfort, and a little extra cheer this Christmas.

Prince George Electric Cooperative recently welcomed 26 local first responders for an in-depth Hazard Awareness Training and Live Line Demonstration designed to strengthen community safety and reinforce lifesaving knowledge when responding to emergencies involving electricity.

As Thanksgiving approaches and homes across our communities begin to fill with family, friends, and the delicious aroma of holiday meals, energy use tends to spike. That’s why now is the perfect time for members to download the PGEC SmartHub Account Management App — your go-to tool for staying in control of your electricity use during the busy holiday season.

Don’t let high energy bills haunt your home this fall. Check out these tips to help you save energy (and money!) during the spooky season––and beyond.

Waverly, Va — October 17, 2025 — Demonstrating their continued commitment to community service and environmental stewardship, employees of Prince George Electric Cooperative came together for their annual Adopt-A-Highway cleanup, collecting 845 pounds of trash along the stretch of George Town, Spring Hill, Shingleton, Beaver Dam and parts of Walnut Hill Road.

This month, electric cooperatives across the country take time to celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique advantages of being part of a cooperative. It’s also the perfect time to thank you—the members who make it all possible. For us, it’s not just a celebration. It’s a chance to reaffirm the values that guide everything we do.

As we stepped into the heart of a sizzling’ summer, many members felt the effects of rising temperatures on your energy bills. State forecasts indicated above-normal temperatures in July and August, which meant our cooling systems have been working overtime. Prince George Electric Cooperative understands the challenges that come with fluctuations in your energy costs and encourages members to take advantage of the seasonal transition to reduce their energy stress.

Prince George Electric Cooperative had the pleasure of hosting local student and 2024 VMDAEC Education Scholarship for High School Seniors recipient, Jamel Jenkins, during its recent summer internship initiative.

Prince George Electric Cooperative will host its Annual Members’ Meeting in person on Thursday, Sept. 25.  Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. to the membership at the co-op’s Waverly office.

Small changes can make a big impact when it comes to your energy bill. This month's small change involves your cooling system's filter.