News Maker Greg Rogers on SVEC returning money
As we try do the first Friday of each month we check in with Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) to see what is important to the Cooperative in our news makers.
In today’s news maker SVEC President and CEO Greg Rogers tells us that returning funds to former Cooperative members is top of mind.
News makers are sponsored by Warren County Together We are Community.
Greg also tells us that September is Emergency Preparedness month and how SVEC prepares.
He also tells us how you can prepare for an outage should you find yourself in that situation.
Greg also tells us who to call should you find a downed wire or find yourself without power.
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Few power outages remain after intense storm
Power providers across the region report as of 5 a.m. August 8 approximately 700 people are still without power.
The areas affected are isolated from Berryville to the Stanley area to the south with more isolated outages in the east Flint Hill, Warrenton, Auburn areas.
As of 5 a.m. approximately 70 active outages are being reported by power providers.
Crews from both Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) and Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperatives (SVEC) are working as fast and safely as possible as conditions improve.
At one point almost 7,000 customers were without power with more than 100 damaged sites reported.
To report an outages with REC click here in the SVEC service area click here.
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News Maker Preston Knight on SVEC’s Good Samaritan Award
As we do the first Friday of each month, we check in with Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC).
This month it’s the Communications Manager Preston Knight in our latest news maker.
News makers are brought to you by Warren County Together We are Community.
Preston tells us of the latest recipient of SVEC’s Good Samaritan Award.
This year’s recipient is Holly Roberts of Love to NIC.
He also tells us about how the Good Samaritan is selected and how you can nominate someone.
Preston also has the reminder that you need to know before you dig to prevent any kind of disaster.
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News Maker Greg Rogers on SVEC and awarding of funds
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) has several things in the works for July and August.
As we do the first Friday of the month, we check in with the SVEC in our latest news maker.
News makers are sponsored by Warren County Together We are Community.
Today we talk with SVEC President and CEO Greg Rogers who reminds us of Board of Directors elections.
Greg also tells us of the awarding of funds in the second quarter of the year from Operation Round Up.
Greg also tells us that applications are open for third quarter grants here.
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News Maker Greg Rogers of SVEC on saving you money
As we do the first Friday of each month, we check in with Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) in our latest news maker.
Today SVEC President and CEO Greg Rogers caught up with us to talk about what’s top of mind in June for the Cooperative in our latest news maker.
News makers are sponsored by Warren County Together We are Community.
Greg tells us how to save money with the Cooperative’s Beat the Peak program.
He also tells us of the impressive showing SVEC had at the annual Gaff-n-Go Rodeo.
Greg also has details on the upcoming elections for the Board of Directors for seats that are open in certain districts.
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News Maker Preston Knight on SVEC April and May events
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) will host its quarterly town hall meeting on April 13.
As we do the first Friday of the month we check in with SVEC in our news makers.
News makers are sponsored by Warren County Together We are Community.
Today Communications Manager Preston Knight fills us in on what is top of mind at SVEC.
Preston tells us how the telephone town hall meeting is going to work and how it is a great time for members to ask questions.
He also tells us some of the topics to be addressed on the call.
Preston also tells us how schools are preparing for SVEC’s second annual Electric Vehicle Grand Prix and how to get involved.
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News Maker Preston Knight on SVEC life saving information
As we do the first Friday of every month we check in with Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC).
This month we spoke with Event and Communications Manager Preston Knight in our latest news maker.
News makers are brought to you by Warren County Together We are Community.
Preston tells us how SVEC prepares for storms and potential outages with helicopters.
He also tells us that SVEC will be using these helicopters over the upcoming weeks starting in Frederick County.
Preston also has life saving information for those who depend on electrified life saving equipment when an outage occurs.
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SVEC Scholarships
Fund your future with an SVEC scholarship! Scholarships are available for high school seniors whose parents or
guardians are SVEC members.
Applicants must write an essay and upload additional materials to be considered. Learn more and apply by 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 16, 2023, by visiting our website.
Through the Education Scholarship Foundation of the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric
Cooperatives (VMDAEC), high school seniors in SVEC’s service territory can apply for an additional $1,000
scholarship.
VMDAEC applications open on Jan. 30, 2023. To learn more about the VMDAEC scholarship, please visit
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SVEC to fully restore power today
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative updated their original estimate on the restoration of power in western Frederick County from 9:00 pm last night to 3 pm this afternoon.
Most of the area had power restored Friday evening but as of 9:30 pm last night about 400 community members remained without power from Thursday’s ice storm.
The remaining outages are due to substantial issues including nine broken poles and 12 spans of wire down.
For continued real time-updates from the Outage Center, click here.
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News Maker Greg Rogers of SVEC on remaining safe
Winter weather is coming, and Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is ready 24 7.
We spoke with SVEC President and CEO Greg Rogers in our latest news maker about keeping yourself and crews safe.
News makers are brought to you by Warren County Together We are Community.
Greg reminds us that the move over law on roads applies to electrical crews as well.
He also has tips for generator use during outages as well.
Greg also has advice on effective and proper use of space heaters too.
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative also wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season.
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