Cooperative Living
March 2026
NOVEC Updates Power Cost Adjustment
NOVEC does not earn a profit on wholesale power it purchases on behalf of its members. Instead, changes in wholesale purchased power costs are passed through at cost to customers. This amount appears as the PCA line item on your monthly electric bill. Read more here.
Former Co-op Board Member Walter Grove Passes Away
Co-op Stalwart Retired in 2014 After 38 years on Board. Read more here.
Employees Celebrate Quarter Century of Service
Read this spotlight about three NOVEC employees that have worked at NOVEC for 25 years. Read more here.
Keep the Meter Clear
If you are planning a home renovation or addition, be sure to call NOVEC early in the process to make sure any changes you are planning don’t block or interfere with your electric meter. Read more here.
Laurel Ridge Community College Celebrates Line Worker Program Graduation
Mark DeChristopher, NOVEC’s manager of System Construction, spoke at the ceremony, joining representatives from local utilities and program partners. Read more here.
Scholarship Awards Increased to $2,000 for 2026
Applications for NOVEC’s college scholarship program are being accepted through April 1. Read more here.

