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< Back Relieve Some Holiday Stress with SmartHub Nov 15, 2024 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. No matter where you celebrate the holidays, these features will help you reduce your worry when it comes to your bill: Payment automation : Pay your bill automatically and hassle free with bank draft and auto pay. SmartHub allows you to sign up for recurring payments without any further action on your part. Members can set up automatic payments from a bank account or card. Avoid late fees and service interruptions with this simple option. Paperless billing : Receive your bill as soon as possible when you enroll in paperless billing. Each month your bill will be delivered to your email account without you having to wait for it to arrive in the mail. Outage Texting: Take advantage of the co-op’s outage text communications if your home or business loses power. Simply register and report their outage by texting “OUT” to 855-939-3608. From there receive confirmation that PGEC is aware of an outage in your area and notification when your power has been restored. Account monitoring : Enabling notifications in SmartHub allows you to receive email or text alerts about important information about your account. You tell SmartHub when and how to contact you. Get additional SmartHub information . Previous Next

< Back Co-op hosts safety demo for local first responders Oct 28, 2024 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. Attendees were first greeted by Lee Chappell, the co-op’s vice president of operations. “In working with high voltage electricity, safety is at the forefront of our minds each day,” Chappell expressed. “We want to ensure that we’re doing our part in utilizing our live line safety trailer to teach our community what to do when faced with everyday situations involving electrical hazards. Tabletop discussions and safety demonstrations like this give us the opportunity to help others avoid the consequences of an incident involving electricity like severe injury or death.” Having been a volunteer firefighter for Waverly Co. 1 in Sussex for 25 years, co-op Linecrew Foreman Jason Jessup knows the importance of safety while responding to an emergency. Jessup presented attendees with scenarios and hazard recognition tips to help emergency responders in assessing the scene so they can provide the safest assistance possible. “There’s probably some sort of electrical hazard at most emergency scenes and training and education are vital tools for an emergency responder to have,” Jessup says. Following the presentation, Journeyman Lineman Chris Pruitt conducted a live line safety demonstration. With the help of co-op apprentice lineman Marshall Bryant, Pruitt showed attendees how they should be sure to use caution with the dangers they may not readily identify with the naked eye. “Even though you know there’s someone there that needs help, these scenarios can happen, and you need to protect yourself.” PGEC plans to show the demonstration to as many community organizations as possible to drive home this essential message that can help save a life. Previous Next

< Back Check Your Email for A Chance to Give Feedback! May 23, 2025 At Prince George Electric Cooperative, we value our membership. We have launched our Biennial Residential Energy Survey. If you are a PGEC member, this is your opportunity to give your candid feedback about your co-op experience. This survey will ask several questions about your satisfaction with the cooperative and specific programs and services that are exclusive to our members. PGEC conducts this survey every two years to measure your satisfaction with the quality of service provided to you and helps PGEC plan for the future by determining which programs will benefit members most. Your opinion is important to us, and we want to ensure that all members are represented in our final results. If you receive an email invitation to participate, we encourage you to take this opportunity to provide your feedback. Members with email address on file will be sent an email invitation to participate in the survey online anytime between May 21 – June 6, 2025. Be sure to check your email’s spam. The email will come from pgec@smarthub.coop with the subject: “Your Input Matters! Complete Our Energy Survey Today”. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@pgec.coop . Previous Next

< Back PGEC Powers the Future with Debut “Amped Up: Day in the Life” Youth Event Apr 30, 2026 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. Designed to inspire and inform the next generation of the workforce, the event gave students a firsthand look at careers in the electric cooperative industry—while emphasizing the importance of planning early and pursuing purpose-driven paths. PGEC CEO Sarat Yellepeddi opened the event with a powerful message about intentional growth and long-term success. “People who work hard and are inspired each day to do what they feel their purpose is, make the greatest impact between the age of 20–25 and enjoy the impact they have made for a lifetime. That takes knowledge and wisdom. Spend the time you have in your youth wisely to set yourself up for success.” Students also heard from PGEC’s Vice President of Engineering and Operations, Josh Krenicky, who shared his journey from Journeyman Lineman to executive leadership. His story underscored the value of perseverance, growth, and stepping outside of comfort zones. “As you embark on your life journey, don’t be afraid to walk out on the limb and take risks. Because if you never take risks, you’ll never fully know who you could be. It takes courage to climb when others stay on the ground. It takes discipline to train when no one else is watching. It takes real pride to know that your work keeps entire communities moving forward.” PGEC Senior Communications Specialist Brittany Tann emphasized the broader impact of cooperative work and the vital role lineworkers play in community development. “The electric cooperative model is about more than delivering power—it’s about empowering people and strengthening communities. Line work is just one piece of a much bigger picture. Every role within a cooperative contributes to keeping families connected, businesses running, and communities thriving.” SVCC Workforce Counselor Matt Dunn shared his perspective on the impact of the event and its value to students exploring career pathways. “I was impressed with the buy-in from the PGEC team as a whole. Presentations were detailed, informative and held the attention of the students. The outdoor demonstrations were ultra hands-on and intensely challenging. PGEC provided a fantastic event that was uber beneficial for the students. I see this event catching ‘fire’ in the near future.” Representatives from Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) also contributed valuable insights into industry opportunities and the evolving energy landscape. PGEC Manager of HR and Communications Jill McKenzie highlighted the significance of engaging students early and building awareness of career opportunities. “This event was an incredible success, and it’s exactly the kind of engagement we need to cultivate the next generation of our workforce. As an HR professional, it’s important to create opportunities for students to see themselves in these careers and understand the pathways available to them.” Throughout the day, students interacted with industry professionals, explored career options, and gained a deeper understanding of how electric cooperatives like PGEC power not only homes—but futures. With its strong debut, “Amped Up: Day in the Life” sets the stage for continued investment in youth engagement and workforce development—ensuring that tomorrow’s leaders are informed, inspired, and ready to make an impact. Previous Next

< Back Autopay helps members manage one of life’s essentials Apr 29, 2024 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. Why use Auto Pay? When members Andrew and Terri Dunbar were asked what influenced their decision to sign up, the response was “Why wouldn’t you?” Like many other members who are taking advantage of the co-op’s Auto Pay benefit, the Dunbars appreciate the simplicity. “It's easy,” they express. “Electricity is something that we have to have and that we have to pay for so setting it up on Auto Pay just makes it simple." Take some of the stress out of life’s essential monthly expenses when you set up automatic payments via Auto Pay and bank draft. To enroll in autopay or bank draft, log into your PGEC SmartHub account and choose your payment option under the “Billing & Payments” tab . Previous Next

< Back Powered by Purpose: Celebrating National Co-op Month Sarat Yellepeddi Oct 1, 2025 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 your President and CEO, I see purpose in action every single day. Unlike investor-owned utilities, our co-op doesn’t exist to make profits for distant shareholders. We exist to serve you—our members, our neighbors and our communities. That purpose is what sets us apart. It’s why we were founded, and it’s what continues to drive every decision we make. At its core, being a cooperative means we are member-owned and locally controlled. That’s not just a tagline; it’s the very heart of our business model. Members have a voice in how our co-op operates. You elect board members who live right here in our service area and understand the unique challenges and opportunities our communities face. Decisions aren’t made in corporate boardrooms hundreds of miles away; they’re made here at home, by people who care about the same things you do. This local accountability means we can stay focused on what matters most: delivering reliable, affordable electricity and providing real value to the people we serve. We do that by investing in essential infrastructure upgrades and technologies that strengthen our local grid and improve electric service. We work hard to manage costs and keep rates as low as possible—because we know how much rising prices affect families and small businesses in our area. And when storms hit or outages occur, PGEC crews are here and ready to respond quickly, because we live here too. But our commitment doesn’t end at the power lines. Co-ops were built to meet community needs, and that purpose extends well beyond delivering electricity. Whether we’re supporting local schools through our Round Up for Education program, sponsoring youth programs like Youth Tour, or partnering with volunteer organizations, we are always looking for ways to improve the quality of life for those we serve. Our commitment is so deeply rooted in enhancing the quality of life in our service territory that we have helped bring broadband access to more than 5,000 rural area residents via our wholly owned fiber subsidiary – RURALBAND. RURALBAND packages are available to members in Prince George, Sussex, Surry, and Dinwiddie (PGEC) counties. Current members are encouraged to share the gift of connectivity with members and nonmembers who are eligible for service. Even as I reflect on this year's Annual Members Meeting, I am thankful to our members for their continued support in the cooperative's strategic direction and projects to support new load growth. Ultimately, community support isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of our mission. We’re also planning for the future. As electricity demand grows due to new technologies and economic development, electric co-ops are working to ensure we continue to meet those needs with a balanced, reliable energy mix. We know our members care about affordability and dependability, and we’re committed to delivering both. That’s the power of the cooperative difference. That’s what it means to be powered by purpose. This National Co-op Month, I encourage you to take pride in your cooperative membership. You’re not just a customer—you’re an owner, a stakeholder, and a vital part of a larger effort to keep our community strong, connected and energized. Thank you for the trust you place in us. We’re proud to be your local electric cooperative. Previous Next

< Back The Balancing Act: Maintaining Beautiful Surroundings and Ensuring Reliability Lee Chappell, Director of Safety & Loss Control Mar 10, 2025 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). A right of way is the land we use to construct, maintain, replace or repair underground and overhead power lines. Rights of way enable the co-op to provide clearance from trees and other obstructions that could hinder the power line installation, maintenance or operation. ROW areas are typically on public lands or located near a business or home. Regardless, your co-op must be able to maintain the power lines above and below the ROW. Although we are a smaller co-op, PGEC’s transmission and distribution span more than 1,300 miles. That's about half the width of the United States - much of which is covered in rural woodlands. Trees have long been a major contributing factor to power outages in areas with overhead utility lines. A major way your co-op works to achieve greater reliability is by being intentional with our tree-trimming efforts. Hence, around this time of year, the co-op steps up its efforts to ensure greater system reliability by clearing rights of way. As part of this effort, contractors will work to control and remove vegetation that could cause power disruptions. The co-op uses a combination of spraying and trimming techniques to perform right-of-way maintenance on its transmission and distribution system. To keep equipment free of undesired weeds and plants that may hinder our system's operational efficiency, co-op crews also treat certain areas with a chemical spray. This spray provides a cost-effective, environmentally safe, and longer-lasting means for managing trees and woody underbrush. This chemical spray is not harmful to humans or animals. We appreciate the beauty trees afford, but we also know our community depends on us to provide reliable energy. The overall goal of our vegetation management program is to provide reliable power to our members while maintaining the beauty of our community. Through vegetation management, we are better able to keep the power lines clear, prepare for future weather events and secure the reliability of the grid. For more information about PGEC’s ROW efforts, visit pgec.coop/vegetation-management . How members can help Did you know there are ways you can help PGEC limit tree trimming? As the co-op works to balance beauty and reliability, we also ask our members to lend a hand to this effort as well. This year, the co-op plans to clear approximately 188 miles of right of way. Members can help us with clearing the trees that result in public safety and reliability issues. By planting trees in the right place from the start based on their expected height, you can help reduce the need to trim trees near overhead power lines. In addition to being mindful of power lines, you can practice safe planting near pad mounted transformers. If you’re planting shrubs, bushes or other vegetation near transformers, remember to plant at least 4 ft. away from the transformer sides and at least 10 ft. away from the transformer door. Overgrown trees and branches are one of the leading causes of power outages. If you spot an overgrown tree or branch that’s dangerously close to power lines, let us know by calling 804-834-2424. Previous Next

< Back Whatever it Takes: Powering Life, from a Lineworker’s Perspective Apr 8, 2024 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. My name is Adam Ashmore, and I’m one of 19 proud lineworkers at Prince George Electric Cooperative. Six years ago, I made one of the greatest decisions in my life – to work every day to make sure our community has the power to live their lives. I love my job. It’s hard work, but it’s very rewarding. I hope this will give you a better look into what we face and more importantly, why we do it. The Danger One of the first things that may come to mind for a lot of people about linework is the danger of working near high-voltage electricity. Move just the wrong way or lose focus for a split second, and it could be deadly. We are our brother’s keeper and have to be aware of our surroundings and the safety of the person next to you. In working on energized power lines, you can’t always tell they are energized by just looking at them. You’re working with an element of danger that requires concentration, and there is no margin for error. The environment compounds the pressure, because when you need power most is usually when the weather is worst. I’ve often worked in storms with rain, wind, extreme heat and cold, in the dark, or on the side of the road next to fast-moving traffic. Yes, it’s dangerous, but that’s what we’re trained to do. Many may not realize it, but we undergo years of training before we can officially be called a lineworker. We typically start as a ground person, helping crews with tools and keeping job sites safe, then we transition to apprentice status, which typically spans four years. After an apprenticeship, with more than 7,000 hours of training under our belts, we transition to journeyman lineworker status––that’s when we’re considered officially trained in our field. But the education is ongoing. Lineworkers continuously receive training to stay mindful of safety requirements and up to date on the latest equipment and procedures. The Physical Demand The daily expectations of a lineworker are physically demanding, but you won’t hear any of us complain about that. I knew some six years ago what I signed up for—loading heavy materials, climbing poles and in and out of buckets. A lot of times, we go places the trucks can’t, so I might be hiking through the woods loaded down with 40 pounds of personal protective equipment. But that’s the job and most of us are just glad to be outside. The Sacrifices Like any career, there are some sacrifices to being a lineworker. I’m often first on the scene of an emergency, seeing things that are devastating like car accidents, structure fires and damage from severe storms. You don’t know what type of situation you’re going to face or when you’re going to face it. We get calls at all hours and in the middle of the night. I’ve missed a lot of bass fishing and family dinners, but my family is very supportive, and it pays off in the end. We make sure there is nothing standing in the way of helping our friends and neighbors get back to their normal life. It’s Worth It One thing that makes this job worthwhile is the camaraderie. My co-op is my second family, and the line crews are a brotherhood. In this work, you have to depend on the person beside you in life-or-death circumstances. It’s a culture of trust, teamwork and service. It’s all about keeping the teammate beside you safe and the lights on for everybody else. I take a lot of pride in my work. Even when it’s cold and wet, I know I’m working to keep people warm. There’s a lot of satisfaction in hearing someone yell “Thank you” from the window after the lights come back on or seeing people flipping the light switches on their porches after an outage is restored. No matter how tired I am or how long I’ve been working, that feeling always makes it worth it. Prince George Electric Cooperative and its employees are members of this community. We live in the same neighborhoods. We shop at the same stores. Our kids go to the same schools. If your lights are off, there is a good chance ours are off too. So, you can trust that we are doing our best to get the lights back on as quickly and safely as possible–– so you can get back to normal life. While April is a time set aside to celebrate and honor fellow lineworkers like myself, I would personally like to thank each of our members for the opportunity to serve them each day. Previous Next

< Back Co-op Month: Powering Communities with Purpose Oct 4, 2024 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. Communities come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on geographical proximity, some are based on shared interests or hobbies, and some communities can even be found in virtual spaces like social media groups. Regardless of where or how they are formed, communities can bring people together and create a sense of belonging. Prince George Electric Cooperative is deeply committed to our members, and we’re glad you are part of the electric cooperative community. This month, more than 30,000 cooperatives across the U.S. are celebrating National Co-op Month. It’s a time to reflect on all the aspects that set cooperatives apart from other types of businesses, but more importantly, Co-op Month is a time to celebrate you, our members, and the power of co-op membership. Prince George Electric Cooperative is proud to celebrate our members daily because they lead the way. Every decision we make, every service we provide and every program we offer is led by you, our members. As members’ energy needs evolve over time, we’re able to respond and adapt to your preferences. As an electric cooperative, we can adjust based on your needs and provide the energy programs and services you care about most. Beyond the business of electricity, our employees and directors are equally invested in our local community. Why? Because we live here, too. That’s why we work hard to support local economic development projects, youth programs and scholarships, charitable giving initiatives and additional programs that make our community a better place to call home. All co-ops are guided by seven cooperative principles that embody the values and spirit of the cooperative movement. These seven principles are a framework to help all co-ops navigate challenges and opportunities while remaining true to our purpose: Open and Voluntary Membership: Co-op membership is open to anyone who can use the co-op’s services. Democratic Member Control: Members make decisions that shape the cooperative. Why? Because co-ops are created by the members, for the members. Members’ Economic Participation: Members contribute money to the co-op to make sure it runs smoothly now and in the future. At [insert co-op name], this happens through paying your energy bills. Autonomy and Independence: Co-ops are independent and can operate on their own, which ultimately benefits the members. Education, Training and Information: Co-ops continuously focus on education to ensure employees have the training and information they need to make the co-op successful. Cooperation Among Cooperatives: Co-ops share with and learn from other cooperatives. We help each other out in times of need because we want other co-ops to thrive. Concern for Community: All cooperatives work for the greater good of the local communities they serve. Co-ops give back to their communities to help them thrive and grow. This October, as we celebrate National Co-op Month and the power of membership, we hope you will recognize the many aspects that set electric cooperatives apart. Our mission is reliable power. Our purpose is people––the local communities we’re proud to serve. Previous Next

< Back CEO Message: New Year, same commitment Jan 2, 2024 As the New Year dawns, I’d like to extend my well wishes to you and your family. For some, this time is about preparing good luck foods for a year of abundance and for others it’s a time for self-reflection and setting new intentions with achievable resolutions for 2024. Craig D. Lounsbrough once said, “Any new beginning is forged from the shards of the past, not from the abandonment of the past.” As one year welcomes the next, I’d like to take this time to reflect on the past year to assess what was to visualize the year ahead. So, I take this moment to share some of my thoughts with you. Providing our members with safe, reliable, affordable electricity is the reason Prince George Electric Cooperative exists. However, doing that job requires a lot more than building and maintaining power lines throughout our service territory. It requires a commitment to building upon what already exists to forge a path for greatness to come. With this commitment in mind, it’s been a source of great pride that we were able to achieve these major milestones: In an effort to improve the resiliency and reliability of our system, the cooperative has completed its system wide meter upgrade. This upgrade provides “real-time” outage predictions and close to 100 percent automated meter reads. This means that the co-op knows of an outage before a member calls and we can avoid unnecessary truck rolls for important meter information. Keeping with our willingness to advance, the co-op has also begun converting many of our devices from manual to electronic. This will continue to improve our system’s reliability and response time during the outage restoration process. We’ve doubled down on enhancing the quality of lives of our members and community, through RURALBAND – the co-op’s fiber-optic subsidiary. This initiative has made major investments in providing much needed internet services to the unserved and underserved communities for the past five years. To date, we have made internet available to more than 10,000 residents and have connected close to 4,500 homes. This means that we still have more than 5,000 members where service is available to take advantage of. Be sure to pass this message along to your friends, family members and neighbors to ensure they become a part of the fiber family this year. We are also moving forward with projects aimed at making managing your accounts easier. Namely, we encourage members to take advantage of convenient SmartHub tools like paperless billing, AutoPay, bank draft, and outage texting. Members can keep tabs on their usage, monitor billing “real-time”, manage payments hassle-free, and simply text us to report an outage. For more information, visit pgec.coom/smart-hub. As you can see, last year was an exciting time for us. As management looks forward to next year's planning, we continue to create strategic project road maps for 2024 that focuses on streamlining member service operations, improving outage restoration time and advancing the overall reliability of our systems for future load growth and expansion of services. Our strategy is to provide services that create good value for our members and give back to your communities while creating a brighter future for family generations. We will continue to create, improve, adjust, and do whatever we can to ensure that this year is even better than last year for the co-op, and for you, our members. I would personally like to thank our valued members and community partners - we couldn’t be where we are now without such a tremendous level of support from all of you. Wishing each of you a peaceful, happy, and healthy holiday season as we remain committed to a successful 2024. Previous Next

< Back Co-op donates school supplies to local students for community back-to-school event Sep 3, 2024 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. Supplies included notebooks, pencils and crayons. Brittany Tann, the co-op’s senior communications specialist, expressed her sentiments about the co-op’s contribution. “One of the most satisfying aspects of working for a co-op is the opportunity for genuine community engagement,” Tann says. She expressed that this was her second year coordinating the co-op’s participation in the back-to-school event. “We understand that times may be tight for everyone, and we want you to know that we’re more than just an energy provider. Being able to help parents relieve some of the financial burden of preparing their children to return to school goes a long way.” In addition to its commitment to supporting community initiatives that serve local students, the co-op also helps local teachers purchase supplies and educational materials through its Round Up for Education program. Round Up for Education allows members to round up their monthly bill to the next whole dollar with the extra pennies set aside for use by teachers at the area school of their choice. As a member, you can support a local school of your choice today! Just provide the following information: Name on Account, Account Number(s), School for Donation and Phone number. Email the information to info@pgec.coop or mail to P.O. Box 620, Waverly, VA 23890. Educators are encouraged to apply for the funds available thanks to the donations of our members here: https://www.pgec.coop/round-up Previous Next

< Back Three PGEC apprentice linemen complete four-year apprentice training program May 22, 2025 Waverly, Va – Three Prince George Electric Cooperative apprentice linemen recently completed the four years of study and hands-on training required to receive their journeyman certification. On Friday, May 9, apprentice linemen Marshall Bryant, Austin Cherrix, and Scott Stewart graduated from the Virginia-Maryland-Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Lineworker Technician Apprentice program. The four-year apprentice training program consists of eight steps. Each step consists of a 32-hour workshop presented at the VMDAEC Training Center and are scheduled at six-month intervals. Josh Krenicky, the co-op’s vice president of engineering and operations, expressed his advocacy for continued education as a crucial foundation due to the inherent dangers of their work and the level of reliable service the co-op offers. “Linemen work in hazardous environments, so rigorous hands-on training is essential to ensuring their safety,” Krenicky says. “Linemen with this type of comprehensive training are better equipped to handle the demands of the job, ensuring that they can safely operate equipment, follow safety procedures, and respond effectively in emergencies. This helps in the overall quality of service we offer to our membership.” Austin Cherrix, has been employed as an apprentice lineman with PGEC for three years. He says that the program has been a great avenue to better himself and conquer new challenges to do what he loves. When asked what drives him each day, Austin replied: “It’s a great feeling knowing that we are doing something that helps our communities and our members.” Scott Stewart says that being an apprentice lineman is like being a part of a family. “The camaraderie amongst these guys is unmatched.” He says that the training is critical to keeping everyone safe. “Knowing that we are our brothers’ keepers, and someone always has your back is a great feeling.” As for Marshall Bryant, he’s thankful that the co-op offers this pathway to professional certification. “The fact that the co-op has this type of program to send employees to further their education in performing their job properly is something that speaks to our commitment to providing the service our members expect.” An integral part of the program’s curriculum is the successful completion of the “Job Competency” requirements that are included with each curriculum package. The student must demonstrate their “Job Competency” to their utilities designated person by performing the required job tasks learned. Once the designated utility person is satisfied that the student can perform each task competently, the student is then considered qualified to perform that task. ### Prince George Electric Cooperative Prince George Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Waverly, is a not-for-profit member-owned energy provider that serves more than 12,000 member-owners in six counties: Dinwiddie, Isle of Wight, Prince George, Southampton, Surry and Sussex. For more information go to https://pgec.coop . Previous Next