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Did You Know? Capital Credits Put Money Back in Your Pocket

Did you know that as a member of Community Electric Cooperative (CEC), you’re not just a customer—you’re an owner? That ownership comes with real financial benefits, like Capital Credits, which return surplus revenue back to you. Since 1959, CEC has given back over $20 million to members, reinforcing our commitment to people over profit. Learn how this cooperative advantage works and why it makes a difference in our community.

Education, Uncategorized
Simmons’ Commitment to Excellence: CEC Plays Offense on Cybersecurity

Mitch’s commitment to his job, to our members and to his coworkers is outstanding. It actually borders on the inspiring,” Harmon says. “Mitch will be the first to tell you, cybersecurity is an area of ‘when’ something happens, not ‘if.’ Nonetheless, he has taken it upon himself to place Community Electric and our members in the most secure posture possible, and I know this is a mission to which he commits himself each and every day.”

Community, Outages, Uncategorized
Mountains of Resilience: Community Electric Linemen Tackle the Challenges of Hurricane Helene Restoration Efforts

The response to Hurricane Helene was unique in that all 16 cooperatives in the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) provided assistance, said J.T. Jacobs, the association’s manager of safety training and the area administrator for its Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program. Usually, a cooperative has to wait to commit response resources until it knows how a storm will affect its system. With Helene, the storm track was sufficiently far west that 14 cooperatives were able to commit resources well ahead of time, with the remaining two co-ops sending assistance once they had restored power within their systems.

Retirement, Uncategorized
‘A Propensity to be Proactive’ – The Career of Annette Dickey

After 32 years at Community Electric Cooperative, Annette Dickey retires, leaving a legacy of dedication, adaptability, and compassion. Known for her work ethic, Annette became a trusted advisor to leadership and a source of guidance for coworkers. Beyond her professional excellence, her charitable efforts, especially for Alzheimer’s and cancer awareness, showcased her generous spirit. Annette now looks forward to family time, travel, and well-deserved rest, carrying the admiration and gratitude of all who worked with her.

COMMSERV, Community, Uncategorized
CEC ‘Fills It Up’ with Charitable Drive for Meals on Wheels

Community Electric Cooperative’s partnership with Meals on Wheels of Suffolk and Isle of Wight collected nearly 13,000 items and $2,000 to support local seniors in need. Over four months, employees and community members donated essentials, boosting Meals on Wheels’ ability to provide meals and care. Executive Director Jennifer Homan expressed gratitude, while CEC’s Jessica Parr encouraged continued support. Meals on Wheels has delivered over 33,000 meals this year—visit www.mowsuffolkiow.com to donate or volunteer!