SVEC in the Media

The River Interview with Preston Knight – October 2026

Listen to The River’s monthly interview with Preston Knight, SVEC’s communication manager:

The River Interview with Preston Knight – October 2026


WSVA Interview with Greg Rogers – September 2026

Listen to WSVA’s monthly interview with Greg Rogers, SVEC’s president and CEO:

WSVA interview with Greg Rogers – September 2026


SVEC Donates $30,000 to Area Organizations for ‘Operation Round Up’

WHSV interviewed Allie Carlson, resident services manager for People Incorporated in Luray and Lydia Weaver, SVEC’s community relations specialist about the Operation Round Up program.

SVEC Donates $30,000 to Area Organizations for ‘Operation Round Up’


We The People: 90-year-old woman discusses life before electricity

WHSV interviewed SVEC member Arletta Clutteur and communication manager Preston Knight about SVEC’s 90th anniversary.

We The People: 90-year-old woman discusses life before electricity


Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative urges customers to prepare for hurricane season

WHSV interviewed communication manager Preston Knight about preparing for hurricane season.

Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative urges customers to prepare for hurricane season


SVEC linemen set to compete in Gaff-N-Go Rodeo

WHSV interviewed first class lineman Brett Cook about the Gaff-n-Go Rodeo.

SVEC linemen set to compete in Gaff-N-Go Rodeo


SVEC discusses National Electrical Safety Month

WHSV interviewed director of safety and compliance Meggan Robbins about electrical safety.

SVEC discusses National Electrical Safety Month


SVEC shows students the work behind the lights

Read the article in The Northern Virginia Daily about SVEC’s Day in the Life of a Lineworker event:

SVEC shows students the work behind the lights


It’s Always the Season for Lineworker Appreciation

Read the article in Shenandoah Living magazine:

It’s Always the Season for Lineworker Appreciation


SVEC: Safety comes first before sending linemen out during storms

WHSV interviewed communication manager Preston Knight about SVEC’s outage restoration process during storms.

SVEC: Safety comes first before sending linemen out during storms


SVEC donates record-high $39k to area organizations

WHSV interviewed community relations specialist Lydia Weaver about SVEC’s Operation Round Up program.

SVEC donates record-high $39k to area organizations


Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative donates over $90k to local nonprofits

WHSV interviewed community relations specialist Lydia Weaver about SVEC’s Operation Round Up program.

Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative donates over $90k to local nonprofits


SVEC suggests dropping in-home temperatures to save money as weather cools down

WHSV interviewed communication manager Preston Knight on how to save money during the winter months.

SVEC suggests dropping in-home temperatures to save money as weather cools down


SVEC hosts ‘Day in the Life of a Lineman’ for Augusta County students

WHSV interviewed first class lineman Jeff Damron and communication manager Preston Knight during SVEC’s ‘Day in the Life of a Lineman’ event in Augusta County.

SVEC hosts ‘Day in the Life of a Lineman’ for Augusta County students


As temperatures rise, beware of summer utility scams

WHSV interviewed community relations specialist Lydia Weaver about staying vigilant of utility scams.

As temperatures rise, beware of summer utility scams


SVEC Program provides nearly $30,000 to area organizations; Verona Community Center named recipient

WHSV interviewed communication manager Preston Knight about SVEC’s Operation Round Up program.

SVEC Program provides nearly $30,000 to area organizations; Verona Community Center named recipient


SVEC crews return home after helping with recovery efforts in North Carolina and Southwest Virginia

WSVA’s interviews Greg Rogers, SVEC’s president and CEO, about crews returning home from mutual aid work:

SVEC crews return home after helping with recovery efforts in North Carolina and Southwest Virginia


Rain or shine, linemen work around the clock to keep the lights on

WHSV interviewed Augusta County lead lineman Alec Gutt on the co-op’s response to Hurricane Helene, and general safety reminders when storms hit.

Rain or shine, linemen work around the clock to keep the lights on


SVEC Lineman reflects on ‘chance of a lifetime’ to work with Guatemalan village

WHSV interviewed Tim Wright, second class lineworker, about a recent trip to bring electricity to a village in Guatemala:

SVEC Lineman reflects on ‘chance of a lifetime’ to work with Guatemalan village


Systems Engineer Builds Local Solar Safely With SVEC

Read the Daily News-Record’s interview with Frank Nolen, SVEC’s systems engineer:

Systems Engineer Builds Local Solar Safely With SVEC


New Market lineman to compete in International Lineman’s Rodeo

Read the Northern Virginia Daily’s interview with Cole Shaffer, second class lineworker at SVEC:

New Market lineman to compete in International Lineman’s Rodeo


Shenandoah Valley Life Podcast

Listen to the Shenandoah Valley Partnership’s interview with Greg Rogers, SVEC’s president and CEO:

It’s Electric: A Conversation with Greg Rogers


Saw-wielding helicopters keep power line paths clean

Listen to WMRA’s interview with SVEC about our aerial trimming program:

Saw-wielding helicopters keep power line paths clean


More Than a Place to Pay Bills

Read Cooperative Living’s piece about the dedication event for our Sustainable Future Arboretum:

More Than a Place to Pay Bills


The Breeze: Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative Introduces Operation Round Up

Watch a video about SVEC’s charitable giving program, Operation Round Up:

The Breeze: Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative introduces Operation Round Up


WSVA Community Spotlight: Operation Round Up

Watch the video on Operation Round Up:

WSVA Community Spotlight: Operation Round Up


Woman in Energy Shatters Glass Ceiling in Male-Dominated Field

Read the WHSV article on Cassandra Frysinger, SVEC’s energy program coordinator:

Woman in energy shatters glass ceiling in male-dominated field


Co-op Arboretum Combines Renewables, Pollinator Garden, Smart Tree Growth

Read the NRECA article on SVEC’s Sustainable Future Arboretum:

Co-op Arboretum Combines Renewables, Pollinator Garden, Smart Tree Growth