Cooperative Living
January/February 2026
Community College Launches Lineworker Training at Middletown Campus
Thomas Hensley of Stephens City, Virginia, always wanted to be a lineworker. Now he’s closer to that dream. Hensley is one of 12 young men enrolled in the very first cohort of Laurel Ridge Community College’s new 16 week Power Line Worker Training Program. Read more here.
4 Generations of NOVEC Employees
Trevor Daugherty’s family tree has deep roots in NOVEC. The 26-year-old substation electrician apprentice is a fourth generation Co-op employee. Read more here.
NOVEC HELPS Annual Day of Caring
NOVEC HELPS held its eighth annual Day of Caring at House of Mercy in Manassas on Oct. 29, assisted by their NOVEC co-workers. It was a day dedicated to service, compassion, and community impact. Read more here.
Capital Credits Distributed to Members
NOVEC’s Board of Directors approved a regular capital credit retirement of approximately $17.456 million in December 2025. As in past years, current members should receive a CashBack credit on their December bill. Read more here.
Apply for College and Trade Scholarships From NOVEC
Applications open February 1 and are due on April 1. Read more here.

