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.

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.

Did you know a home with inadequate insulation and air leaks can waste more than 20% of the energy used for cooling and heating? That’s like throwing money out the window! As your trusted energy partner, Prince George Electric Cooperative wants to help you stop energy dollars from slipping through the cracks of your home.

Prince George Electric Co-op plans to conduct its Annual Members Meeting in person this year. Members are invited to attend the Sept. 26 meeting at the Waverly Headquarters. The meeting will start at 6 p.m.

Prince George Electric Cooperative takes pride in offering members flexibility in managing their electric bills. One way members can do that is with our prepaid electric program.

For many, the concept of prepaid electricity is simple. Members pay for power upfront instead of at the end of each billing period. This means that members spend the money they already have in their account rather than accumulating a bill each month.

As things continue to heat up this summer, Prince George Electric Cooperative desires to help members stay in control of their electric bills. To take control of your bill, it’s important to know the factors that impact it.

Summer vacations are for relaxing on the beach and soaking up the sunlight, not worrying about your electric bill. That’s why Prince George Electric Cooperative gives members access to an all-inclusive account management tool that they can access at their fingertips known as SmartHub. With SmartHub, thousands of members will have complete control to manage their account at anytime from anywhere this summer.

This season’s games just got a little brighter and more efficient thanks to Prince George Electric Cooperative’s employees. In partnership with Mr. George Collins, Co-Chairman of the Wayne Harrell Memorial Field, several of the co-op’s line workers installed LED lights at the ball field in Waverly.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is upon us and Prince George Electric Cooperative wants to make sure that when the worst happens, you and your family know what to do before, during, and after a storm.

Imagine relaxing on the beach, soaking up the sunlight, when suddenly you realize that you forgot to pay your electric bill. For some, this is a monthly concern, but for thousands of others, the co-op’s automatic bank draft and Auto Pay features minimize that fear.

WAVERLY, Va – Three directors from Prince George Electric Cooperative recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director, Director Gold Credentials, and Board Leadership certificates from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

Members are making more room for centerpieces and tabletop decor thanks to the reduction in paper mail sitting on their countertops. Your electric cooperative encourages members to consider going paperless for their monthly bill statements because there are better things to put on your counters.

Co-op urges local educators to apply.

Henry Adams once said, “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” Teachers play a major role in sparking the interests of our future leaders. Their passion and dedication often inspire students to discover new things and pursue their dreams. On Teacher Appreciation Day, Prince George Electric Cooperative encourages us to reflect on the positive impact teachers have had on our lives that extends far beyond the classroom and participate in its Round Up for Education Program.

Most members can relate to the monthly routine of writing out their expenses and mailing a check, heading to an establishment, or calling in their payment. While the co-op can’t eliminate your expenses, Prince George Electric Cooperative has helped more than 3,000 members seamlessly manage their payments with Auto Pay.

Earth Day is the annual observance that recognizes the importance of protecting the planet and its resources. Prince George Electric Cooperative wants to help you participate in the celebration on April 22 with clean initiatives that will also make your life easier.

Lineworkers are ranked as one of the 10 most dangerous jobs in the country. The lineworkers at Prince George Electric Cooperative work rain or shine, in often challenging conditions to ensure you have reliable electricity. We’re celebrating Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 8, 2024 and we hope that you will join us in the celebration. The following column was written by Adam Ashmore one of our many dedicated lineworkers.