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Careers Have you ever wondered how Prince George Electric Cooperative ensures you have reliable electricity? The co-op counts on a team with many skills sets to make it happen every day! PGEC believes in having the right people, in the right place, and always equipped with the right resources needed to effectively execute the critical positions in our organization. Our employees embody the core values needed to fulfill the co-op's mission and vision. Current Openings Currently, there are no career openings at PGEC: Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Background checks are required as part of the hiring process. Employment Application First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Position Applying For Available Start Date Have you been employed with PGEC before? * Yes No Are you a relative, either by blood or marriage, of any employee or Trustee of the Cooperative? * Yes No Are you currently employed? * Yes No May we contact your current employer? * Yes No Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States? * Yes No Resume Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Apply now! Thanks for applying!

A Resource Built for Members The Electric Cooperative Marketplace is one more way your electric cooperative is working to deliver value beyond the meter—by providing trusted tools, practical solutions, and opportunities to save. To learn more about available products and how they can support your energy goals, visit your Online Marketplace . Want to make your life easier? Be sure to download SmartHub and sign up for paperless billing , auto pay , bank draft , or outage texting . Billing & Payments Billing and Payments Start/Stop Service Shop Report Outage Shop Careers Shop Contact Us Shop STRONG PRINCIPLES RUN THROUGH EVERY CO-OP LINE 12,468 Members 6 Counties 1,502 Miles of Line Latest News 30 de abril de 2026 PGEC Powers the Future with Debut “Amped Up: Day in the Life” Youth Event Prince George Electric Cooperative recently hosted its inaugural “Amped Up: Day in the Life” Youth Event, bringing together 11 high school juniors and seniors alongside school representatives and vendors from various organizations including: Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC), Milwaukee, Eastern Sales Associates, and Utility Service Agency, for a hands-on, future-focused experience. Read More 22 de abril de 2026 Powering a Brighter Tomorrow: Celebrating Earth Day Sarat Yellepeddi, President & CEO Every year on April 22, communities across the globe celebrate Earth Day — a reminder that we all share the responsibility of protecting our planet for future generations. At your electric cooperative, that commitment isn’t just one day a year — it’s part of the work we do every single day often behind the scenes. As a member-owned cooperative, we live and work right here in the communities we serve. That means we care deeply about protecting our natural resources while delivering the safe, reliable power you depend on. Read More 18 de abril de 2026 Lineworkers are Ready When it Matters Most Joshua Krenicky, Vice President of Engineering & Operations As Vice President of Engineering & Operations and former Journeyman Lineman of Prince George Electric Cooperative, I have the unique privilege of seeing firsthand what it truly takes to keep the lights on for our members. In April, we take time to pause and recognize the brave men and women who make that possible every single day—our lineworkers. Read More 17 de marzo de 2026 Go Green. Save Green. Want an easy way to save a little green while going green this St. Patick’s Day? Downloading the SmartHub app puts your PGEC account right at your fingertips—helping you track energy use, manage your bill, and avoid paper statements. Read More 9 de marzo de 2026 Powering the Next Generation: Youth Opportunities You Don’t Want to Miss Prince George Electric Cooperative is proud to support programs that help local students learn, lead, and plug into their future. Check out these exciting opportunities—and don’t forget the deadlines! Read More 16 de febrero de 2026 SmartHub: The Perfect Match for Your Account This Valentine’s Season February is all about love—and at Prince George Electric Cooperative, we believe one of the best relationships you can invest in is the one you have with your electric account. This Valentine’s season, fall in love with SmartHub, the perfect match for managing your energy use, payments, and account information all in one place. Read More 5 de febrero de 2026 Behind the Scenes: How We’re Building a More Reliable and Resilient Grid Keeping the lights on doesn’t start when a storm rolls in—it starts months (and even years) earlier with planning, maintenance, and smart upgrades. That’s why Prince George Electric Cooperative takes a proactive approach to strengthening its electric system, focusing on long-term reliability to meet the evolving needs of member homes and businesses. Read More 15 de enero de 2026 NEW YEAR’S HEALTH CHECKLIST: Keep Your Account Fit with SmartHub As we kick off 2026 with resolutions for better physical health—more steps, better sleep, smarter eating—it’s a great time to think about account health too. Just like regular check-ups and healthy habits help your body thrive, staying on top of your electric account with Prince George Electric Cooperative’s SmartHub app can improve your financial wellness and peace of mind all year long. Read More 19 de enero de 2026 PGEC Encourages Local Students to Apply for National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Prince George Electric Cooperative (PGEC) is inviting high school and home-schooled sophomores and juniors to take part in an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Read More 8 de enero de 2026 2025–26 Scholarship Application Cycle Now Open for Local High School Seniors 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. Read More 5 de enero de 2026 CEO Message: A Fresh Start, A Bright Year Ahead — Together! 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. Read More 4 de diciembre de 2025 Co-op Spreads Holiday Cheer with Angel Tree Donation to Local DSS 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. Read More

Safety Energy Solutions Energy Resource Center Choose EV Interconnection Resource Center Safety Additional Resources Safety is a major element of our everyday life here at Prince George Electric Cooperative. All PGEC employees are trained in safe work practices, both outside in the live electricity environment and in our offices and homes. Electricity can cause burns, shocks, and electrocution. PGEC encourages all members to respect and use caution when working with or near electricity. Below are some tips to help keep you and your family safe: Safety at Home Keep electric cords away from heat sources and water. Never try to override three-prong plugs. Too many appliances on one outlet create a fire hazard. Disconnect extension cords when not in use. Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) and Surge Guard surge protectors can help protect you from injury and damage to your valuable electronic equipment. Never fly kites or model airplanes near overhead power lines. Always look up and be aware of your surroundings when working outside with ladders, extension equipment, or on roofs. Don't touch downed power lines. Always assume the wires are energized. Call (804) 834-2424 to report the downed lines. Never put staples or nails into utility poles. They increase the risk of falls or punctures to the protective safety gloves of the linemen who climb them. Download a Printable Children's Electrical Safety Coloring Book Spotting Safety Hazards Safety is everyone's job! PGEC's electric distribution system covers over 1,300 miles of power line, with approximately 33,000 utility poles, over 12,000 meters, numerous transformers, and other equipment. As a PGEC member, you can provide a valuable service to your cooperative by observing and reporting hazardous conditions that may threaten electric service reliability or endanger public safety. You should report the following conditions to us immediately by calling (804) 834-2424 24/7 Downed or low-hanging power lines Kites or balloons entangled in power lines Broken insulators Broken power poles or dangerously leaning poles Antennas near power lines Dead or leaning trees close to power lines Vandalized equipment Cut wire or broken locks at electrical substations Unlocked underground electrical cabinets Anyone climbing utility poles or substation fences Meter tampering is a serious crime that poses a lethal risk to public safety and inflates electric rates. Signs of meter tampering to watch for include a cut or missing meter seal, a meter turned upside down, lights on in a building with a meter missing from the base, or jumpers in the meter socket. Keep in mind when you call - we are more interested in the information you can provide than your name. Miss Utility 8-1-1 Get the information you need before you dig. A free con venient service makes it easy to get all underground utilities marked before you, or your contractor, digs. When should I call? To avoid damaging underground utility lines on their property, homeowners should contact Virginia 811 at least 3 working days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) before beginning any digging project. Call Virginia 811 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Why should I call? Calling 811 before you dig is the LAW. If you are planning any type of digging project, you should call just to be on the safe side. Many utilities, such as cable television lines, are buried very close to the surface. While it might not be life-threatening, you’d hate to miss the big game because you were planting begonias. There is no cost to the homeowner for our service, so you really have no downside. I hired a contractor. Should I still call 811? It is the contractor’s responsibility to call before digging. Be insistent on this because you are the one who will be endangered or inconvenienced if your contractor hits a utility. Also, be understanding. We live in a fast-paced world and everyone wants their projects completed promptly, however, allowing time for marking is just good sense. Some contractors seek to gain an advantage by saying they can start a digging project without marking. This is a violation of Virginia law. Generator Safety Generators can be an invaluable source of power following a major storm. Safety considerations should be first and foremost when purchasing and installing a generator both for you and your family and for lineworkers. Please follow these guidelines: Never connect a generator directly to the electrical system of any building without the installation of a double-pole, double-throw transfer switch as required by the National Electrical Code. Always ground the generator's electrical system adequately to avoid electrocution. Always operate a generator in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area to avoid electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. Never use worn, damaged, undersized, or ungrounded extension cords with a generator. Place the generator on a low-conductivity surface such as a concrete slab before operating. Never exceed the load capacity of a generator by attaching too many items or items with very high load ratings. This could result in a fire. Never attempt to refuel a generator while it is running or hot. Turn the engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel. Have a fire extinguisher in the immediate area certified to handle fuel fires.

Rates, Bylaws & Regulations Bylaws Terms & Conditions Legislative Updates Nondiscrimination Statement Legislative Updates PGEC stands with its members to maintain safe and reliable energy at affordable prices. We represent your interests with representatives of local, state and federal government. We also encourage you to contact your representatives in these important matters and exercise your voice and right to be heard. To assist in that process, contacts with state and federal representatives can be found at the sites listed below: Virginia State Legislators at https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/ United States Elected Officials at https://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml

Rate Schedules PGEC works hard to keep electric rates as low as possible for its members. A list of the tariffs on file with, and approved by, the Virginia State Corporation Commission follows: Schedule F: Fees Schedule SGS-9: Small General Service Schedule PE-2: Prepaid Electric Service Schedule LPS-11: Large Power Service Schedule R-TOU-6: Residential Service Rider R: - Renewable Energy Certificate Schedule A-12: Residential Service Schedule GS-9: General Service Schedule C-11: Church Service Schedule OL-13: Outdoor Lighting Schedule GV: Qualifying Facilities Schedule PCA-1: Power Cost Adjustment Schedule EDR-1: Economic Development Service Schedule NEM-10A: Net Energy Metering Rider Click here for more information or application for Net Metering SGI: Small Generator Interconnection Click here for more information or application for Interconnection Streamlined Rate Case Rules for Electr ic Cooperatives: For more information, visit https://vmdaec.com/streamlined-rules/ Delinquent Residential Account Disconnection Policy

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PGEC Communications News Center Cooperative Living Magazine 4/20/20 | RURALBAND Deploys 8 Wireless Hotspots During Pandemic 4/20/20 | Two Local Students Earn Electric Co-op Scholarships 4/20/20 | COVID-19 Community Update 2/21/20 | PGEC to Expand Broadband in Surry with Dominion Assist 1/22/20 | Surry County Awarded $2.25 million in Buildout Funding 8/2/19 | Three Brothers Distillery Quadruples Load 8/2/19 | First Fiber-to-the-Home Broadband Connection in Sussex County 12/6/18 | Brian E. Coey Appointed Director at PGEC 8/16/18 | PGEC Enterprises, LLC announces RURALBAND Launching in Southern Virginia 4/16/18 | Electric Co-ops Brief Sen. Kaine on Issues Important to Members 4/16/18 | Community Economic Development Awards 2/22/18 | PGEC Recognized for Leadership in Innovation

How We Meter and Bill Home Your Account PGEC reads meters on a daily basis and the usage data is sent back to the Cooperative via radio-frequency. Once a month, we calculate a bill for services used based on your billing cycle. While most members pay their bill on time, a very small portion does not. Once a disconnection notice is printed, PGEC will attempt to contact members by automated phone calls if we have a phone number on file. The message will ask you to please contact the Co-op about your bill. Most members call in and are able to make a payment to clear their balance. Some do not and PGEC is forced to disconnect service for non-payment for energy consumption during the past two billing cycles. On a monthly cycle, we bill each account for the month's kilowatt-hour consumption. After the bill is issued, the member has 20 days to pay for the previous month's usage. If the prior bill has not been paid, the new bill includes the current amount due and the past due amount, and a 10-day Disconnection Notice is printed on this bill

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Rate Schedules PGEC works hard to keep electric rates as low as possible for its members. A list of the tariffs on file with, and approved by, the Virginia State Corporation Commission follows: Schedule F: Fees Schedule SGS-9: Small General Service Schedule PE-2: Prepaid Electric Service Schedule LPS-11: Large Power Service Schedule R-TOU-6: Residential Service Rider R: - Renewable Energy Certificate Schedule A-12: Residential Service Schedule GS-9: General Service Schedule C-11: Church Service Schedule OL-13: Outdoor Lighting Schedule GV: Qualifying Facilities Schedule PCA-1: Power Cost Adjustment Schedule EDR-1: Economic Development Service Schedule NEM-10A: Net Energy Metering Rider Click here for more information or application for Net Metering SGI: Small Generator Interconnection Click here for more information or application for Interconnection Streamlined Rate Case Rules for Electr ic Cooperatives: For more information, visit https://vmdaec.com/streamlined-rules/ Delinquent Residential Account Disconnection Policy

PGEC Board of Directors Prince George Electric Cooperative is governed by a board of nine directors representing the service territory. These directors are member-owners of the cooperative and live within the area they represent. Directors are elected to a three-year term by the membership during the annual meeting voting process. Paul H. Brown Chairman District 2 (Blackwater-Brandon) Paul H. Brown has served as a director for Prince George Electric Cooperative since April 2008 and currently serves as the chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Brown has had a successful career in the banking industry and currently lives in Prince George County. Keith M. Dunn Vice-Chairman District 6 (Stony Creek-Sussex Courthouse) Keith M. Dunn has served as a director for Prince George Electric Cooperative since December 2019. He is a lifelong resident of Sussex County and the 5th generation to farm his family's land. Mr. Dunn also serves on the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Committee and the United Soybean Board. Herbert R. Patrick Secretary/Treasurer District 9 (Rives) Herbert R. Patrick has served as a director for Prince George Electric Cooperative since May 1984 and currently serves as the secretary-treasurer of the board of directors. He is a lifelong resident of Prince George County and retired from Honeywell. Mr. Patrick also serves on the Regional Headquarters Inc. board of directors and the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperative board of directors. Richard B. Scott Assistant Secretary/Treasurer District 3 (Guilford) Richard B. Scott has served as a director for Prince George Electric Cooperative since February 1991 and currently serves as the assistant secretary-treasurer of the board of directors. Mr. Scott is a lifelong resident of Surry County, having spent most of his life in the farming industry. He also serves on the Surry County Farm Bureau board of directors. John M. Brock District 4 (Cobham-Blackwater) John M. Brock has served as a director of Prince George Electric Cooperative since August 2001. Mr. Brock is a third-generation farmer and is the owner of Bacons Castle Peanut Farm. He is from Surry County where he currently resides. Denya C. Hankerson District 7 (Templeton) Denya C. Hankerson has served as a director for Prince George Electric Cooperative since February 2014. Ms. Hankerson is originally from New Jersey and moved to Virginia in 2000. Ms. Hankerson retired from the United States Army in 2005 and currently serves on the Prince George County Electoral board of directors. Matthew P. Carden District 8 (Dinwiddie) Matthew P. Carden has served as a director for Prince George Electric Cooperative since May 2013. Brian E. Coey District 1 (Bland) Brian E. Coey has served as a director for Prince George Electric Cooperative since August 2018. In 1982, Mr. Coey opened Prince George Pharmacy and owned and operated the business for 32 years. Mr. Coey also serves on the Prince George Emergency Crew board of supervisors, the Prince George Ruritan board of directors, and is a member of the Petersburg Rotary. James Corl District 5 (Waverly-Wakefield-Newville) James "Jamie" Corl has served as a director for Prince George Electric Cooperative since April 2023. Prior to his appointment, Corl held many positions, including School Bus Technician at Sussex County Public Schools, Equipment Operator at VDOT, and currently the President and former board member of Sussex County Farm Bureau. Corl attends Waverly Congregational Christian Church, where he has served as a deacon and is currently a trustee. He also serves as president of Sussex Newville Hunting Club.

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