🌟 Cooperative Principle 7: Concern for Community 🌟 At VEC, being part of a co-op means more than just keeping the lights on. The Concern for Community principle is something our employees take to heart—not just on the clock, but in their own time too. Before and after work,

🎉 Congratulations to TVA’s Power Play Scholarship winner, Annie Moser! 🎉 We’re proud to share that Annie Moser, daughter of VEC employee Jill Lingerfelt, has been selected as a winner of Tennessee Valley Authority Power Play Scholarship! 🏆 Annie was recently honored at a

🤝The Sixth Cooperative Principle: The Power of Cooperation At VEC, we believe in the strength of working together! The Sixth Cooperative Principle: Cooperation Among Cooperatives means that electric co-ops support one another, especially in times of need. When severe storms

⚡️ Lunch with a Lineman 🍽️👷 We had a great time hosting students from Trinity Academy at our Crossville VEC office for Lunch with a Lineman! These bright young visitors got the chance to meet our hardworking linemen, enjoy lunch together, and learn all about the important work

We were honored to host the Meigs County-Decatur Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast at our corporate office this morning. Thank you to Senator Adam Lowe and Representative Dan Howell for joining us and sharing valuable updates from the most recent legislative session, as

VEC Jamestown employees Michael Cook, Gabe Durham, and Nick Hurley recently visited South Fentress Elementary School for Career Day, where they spoke with students about the vital role electricity plays in our lives and how to stay safe around it.💡⚡️ This reflects the Fifth

SmartHub goes beyond bill payments and usage tracking. This online and mobile app allows you to be in the know with alerts for service work and other important notifications. 📈📱

Did you know that by rounding your electric bill up to the next whole dollar, you can help make a difference in your community? Through the VEC Customers Share grant program, your spare change adds up to fund local nonprofits—just like Rhea of Sunshine, a nonprofit organization

Thanks to programs like the Washington Youth Tour and Youth Leadership Summit, #CoopsConnect young people with unlimited opportunities. These programs reflect the fifth cooperative principle—education, training, and information—empowering the next generation with knowledge and

Did you know? Electricity can be "trapped" in natural materials for thousands of years! For example, amber, fossilized tree resin, can hold an electric charge when rubbed; this is actually where the word "electricity" comes from. The Greek word “electron” means amber, and

SmartHub allows you to stay up to date with your energy usage, report service issues, and view and pay your bills.

Throwback to the first lines energized August 6, 1936, in Meigs County. For the first month of operation, 5,019 kilowatt-hours of electricity were distributed with a total income of $183.16. #TBT

Meet Kenny, one of our Jamestown linemen. He’s been helping keep the lights on at VEC for nine years and enjoys hunting, coaching his kids’ ball games, and spending time with family. #WeAreYourNeighbors

VEC offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

At VEC, we’re more than just your power provider–we are your neighbors, friends, and fellow community members! When you call VEC, you’re talking to someone local, not someone overseas. Our dedicated employees live and work right here in the same towns and communities we serve.

Did you know? Electric co-ops serve 56% of the U.S. landmass but only about 13% of the population! Because they were created to bring electricity to rural areas that investor-owned utilities ignored, co-ops cover vast territories with fewer consumers per mile (sometimes as low

In rain, sleet, snow, or hail, our lineworkers are always keeping the lights on. Thank a lineworker today! 💡