News Releases
Virginia’s Electric Cooperatives Proposed Amendments to Virginia State Corporation Commission Streamlined Rate Case Rules for Electric Cooperatives - May 12, 2020
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, working together through the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, has applied to the Virginia State Corporation Commission to amend the Streamlined Rate Case Rules for Electric Cooperatives, a set of administrative rules for setting electric rates.
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.7 Billion to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure
- January 30, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities (PDF, 175 KB) expand and modernize the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security.... >>Read More
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NOVEC is offering $21,000 in scholarships
- January 12, 2023
MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives are offering college, vocational, and trade school scholarships to public, private, and home-schooled high school seniors whose families receive electricity from electric cooperatives. Students may apply to both scholarship programs.... >>Read More
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Recycle Christmas trees and greens at NOVEC’s Gainesville Center
- December 08, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative will accept post-holiday cut Christmas trees and greens at its Gainesville technical center at 5399 Wellington Branch Road, near I-66 and Route 29, from Dec. 26, 2022 to Jan. 9, 2023.... >>Read More
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NOVEC’s electrical saving and safety tips for the holidays
- November 29, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. — Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative offers tips that will help consumers save electricity and avoid electrical hazards during the holiday season.... >>Read More
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NOVEC is collecting coats and holiday gifts for children in need
- November 23, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative is collecting new or gently used winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves for underprivileged children. In addition, NOVEC HELPS, a group of employee volunteers, is collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children in homeless shelters.... >>Read More
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NOVEC customers will receive $10M in CashBack in December
- November 16, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. ― Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) will return almost $10 million in CashBack to current and former Co-op customers in December.... >>Read More
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NOVEC says to fend off energy vampires at Halloween and year-round
- October 13, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. – Electricity courses through wires in homes, schools, and businesses just as blood courses through living creatures’ veins. While fictitious vampires materialize on Halloween and in movies, energy vampires are real. They can suck enough electricity to account for about 10% of a consumer’s electric bill. Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative says consumers don’t need garlic or wooden stakes to stop energy vampires – they need to unplug or use smart power strips.... >>Read More
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Keep cool without heating up your electric bills
- July 21, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative offers 10 tips for staying cool without heating up electricity bills.... >>Read More
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NOVEC and electric cooperative association award scholarships to area students - 2022
- July 06, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. -- Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) and the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) awarded college and higher education scholarships to 16 Northern Virginia high school seniors in May.... >>Read More
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Schleicher begins tenure as NOVEC President and CEO
- April 04, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. — The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) Board of Directors announced that David E. Schleicher became president and CEO of the organization on April 2, 2022.... >>Read More
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NOVEC President and CEO to Retire
- February 07, 2022
The Board of Directors of Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) announced today that Stan C. Feuerberg will retire as president and CEO, effective April 1, 2022.... >>Read More
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NOVEC and its co-op association offer scholarships
- January 12, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives are offering college, vocational, and trade school scholarships to public, private, and home-schooled high school seniors whose families receive electricity from electric cooperatives.... >>Read More
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NOVEC has restored service to almost every customer after two snow events
- January 07, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative has restored power service to almost all of the 19,000 customers who lost power during two snowstorms in the first week of 2022. NOVEC estimates it will restore service to every affected customer on Friday. At 3 p.m. on Friday, 12 customers were waiting for power service restoration.... >>Read More
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NOVEC crews work non-stop to restore power service service
- January 05, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative crews have worked non-stop to restore power service to almost 19,000 customers since Winter Storm Frida arrived on Monday, Jan. 3. NOVEC’s crews -- as well as crews from other states and additional contract crews -- are working to restore service to approximately 1,500 customers on Wednesday afternoon. The Co-op estimates most of these customers will have power service restored by Thursday, but it could take until Friday for some.... >>Read More
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NOVEC crews restore power after Winter Storm Frida
- January 04, 2022
MANASSAS, Va. — Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative crews and contractors are working as safely and quickly as possible to restore service to customers who lost power during Winter Storm Frida on Monday, Jan. 4.... >>Read More
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NOVEC will mulch cut Christmas trees and greens to reduce landfill waste
- December 06, 2021
MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative will accept post-holiday cut Christmas trees and greens at its technical center at 5399 Wellington Branch Road in Gainesville, near I-66 and Route 29. Consumers should leave greens in the parking lot area designated by orange safety cones from Dec. 26, 2021 to Jan. 9, 2022.... >>Read More
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NOVEC customers will receive $6.2 M in CashBack in December
- December 02, 2021
MANASSAS, Va. ― Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) will return more than $6.2 million in CashBack to current and former Co-op customers in December. Current customers will see a credit on their bills. Former customers will receive checks if their individual amount is at least $5.... >>Read More
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NOVEC's Tricks and Treats for Saving Energy
- October 29, 2021
MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative has energy-saving tricks for homeowners to treat themselves to this Halloween. Follow these tips to help keep away frighteningly high energy costs.... >>Read More
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NOVEC employees assist charities on Day of Caring
- August 31, 2021
MANASSAS, Va. – About 40 Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative employees spent a day assisting two charitable organizations in August. The employees, including members of the Co-op’s group of volunteers, NOVEC HELPS, spent a day assisting the House of Mercy Thrift Store and Food Pantry in Manassas and the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries food pantry in Chantilly. Co-op employees assisted with a wide range of tasks at both locations.... >>Read More
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NOVEC recommends Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday for energy-saving and storm-preparation products
- July 28, 2021
MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative urges consumers to take advantage of Virginia’s sales tax holiday from Friday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 8, to purchase ENERGY STAR® certified appliances and tools, as well as products used for hurricanes and other storms. Northern Virginians will save the commonwealth’s 6% sales tax.... >>Read More
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