ODEC

⚡ ODEC is hiring! We’re looking for an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician III to support startup, shutdown & normal operations at our Wildcat Point Generation Facility (Conowingo, MD). Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4efFhVS

Ready to power the future of reliable energy? ⚡️ ODEC is hiring a Project Engineer to support turbine plants, transmission & diesel operations. Bring your creativity & passion. 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/42wvJhT

Arbor Day reminder 🌳 Planning to plant or start an outdoor project? Call 811 first. Digging without knowing what’s underground can cause injuries, outages, and damage. It’s free, easy, and required by law. Plant safely today—and every day: bit.ly/4lKDMkd

ODEC joined Mecklenburg, Northern Neck, Southside, and Rappahannock Electric Cooperatives and VMDAEC at the Virginia Cooperative Council’s Annual Meeting—working together to champion the communities we serve.

What does it mean to be an ODEC member? It means every decision is made through the lens of its impact on the communities we are proud to serve. Learn more about the benefits our 11 member cooperatives receive through their partnership with ODEC 👇

Providing reliable electricity throughout all the peaks ⚡ ODEC's balanced energy strategy kept 1.5 million homes and businesses reliably powered through freezing temperatures this winter , including sustained periods of cold throughout our service territory.

Last week, ODEC proudly joined Community Electric Cooperative’s Day in the Life of a Lineman—giving high school students hands-on exposure to careers in energy, engineering, and the skilled trades 💡

Have you taken any beautiful pictures of your community within the last year? Now is the chance to submit your photos to be featured in ODEC’s 2027 Energy Efficiency Calendar! Send your submissions to energytips@odec.com. We can’t wait to see the world through your lens 📸

Today we honor George Washington’s birthday and the many leaders who helped shape the enduring values of unity and service that guide our cooperative communities.

Meeting today’s energy needs—and preparing for tomorrow’s—means understanding how different energy sources work together. Learn more about the differences in generation resources and how ODEC balances dispatchable baseload power with renewable energy: bit.ly/4koSbSa

In partnership with our not-for-profit member distribution cooperatives, ODEC has launched the Electric Cooperative Marketplace, an online platform where members can buy energy-efficient products with instant, automated discounts. Learn more: bit.ly/4auYXT4

Thank you to @EricPhillipsVA for addressing the future of the electric grid from the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates. Reliable, affordable power requires honesty about grid realities—and the continued importance of baseload energy.

What do we mean when we say one generation resource is more reliable than another? ✏️ Let’s break it down 💡The capacity factor—how often a plant runs in real world conditions—influences how much energy a resource actually produces.

As a winter storm approaches our cooperatives' service territories this weekend and unusually low temperatures into next week, ODEC remains prepared to serve our communities during extreme weather conditions.

Congratulations to ODEC’s EHS Specialist Xing Lin on becoming a Certified Loss Control Professional! One of only a few utility professionals nationwide to earn this distinction, Lin exemplifies our commitment to safety, reliability, and accident-free workplaces.

Progress happens when we lift one another up. Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on the power of unity, service, and shared purpose.

ODEC is proud that workforce partner FLIPP, Inc. received a Microsoft Datacenter Community Affairs grant to expand hands-on energy audit training in Southern Virginia—lowering energy bills and strengthening the local workforce. Read more about the grant: bit.ly/49IFddb

How does the electricity our communities rely on reach homes and businesses? Learn more about the electric grid and how ODEC makes, moves, and buys power for its 11 member distribution cooperatives: bit.ly/49QBH1B

We love celebrating the people who make our cooperative special. Congratulations to Mike Wise, Senior Vice President of Power Supply, on his promotion to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer👏 You can read more here: odec.com/mike-wise-name…

ODEC SVP and Chief Legal Officer Jack Robb met with @OAGMaryland Anthony Brown to discuss Maryland’s growing energy needs and affordability for the communities we serve. Affordable energy creates opportunity and ODEC is committed to partnering with leaders to meet growing demand.