A Shady Story:
Awnings and Shade Trees Keep Homes Cooler
Once upon a time, before air conditioning, many people diverted heat from their homes with window
awnings and shade trees to stay cool when summer’s sun sizzled. By utilizing the tried and true ways to
keep cool, customers may reduce electricity costs.
By Priscilla Knight
Heat travels through window glass, even
when windows are closed. Low-Emissivity
glass and window film reflect much of the heat,
but because awnings and shade trees block rays
before they reach windows, they deflect heat more
effectively than interior shades.
Awnings
A 2007 study by the Center for Sustainable
Building Research at the University of Minnesota found that
awnings on a house in the Washington, D.C., area reduced
overall cooling costs up to 14 percent.1 The United States
Department of Energy estimates that awnings can reduce indoor
temperatures due to sunshine by as much as 65 percent on
south-facing windows and 77 percent on west-facing windows.
Awnings also help protect furniture, drapes, and carpets from
fading by blocking up to 99 percent of harmful ultraviolet rays.
Awnings need to ventilate hot air they trap. Grommets
(eyelets) or other openings along the tops and sides allow hot
air to escape. Sideless Venetian awnings work well on east- and
west-facing windows. Three-sided hood awnings block direct
sunlight on south-facing windows. Hip awnings project out and
down to accommodate windows that open outward.
Some consumers today use awnings to shade patios and
decks, especially outdoor living spaces that receive low western
summer sun. Manufacturers claim that temperatures under
these canopies are up to 20 degrees cooler. Awnings also work
like sunglasses for people who want to enjoy an outdoor dinner
by protecting their eyes.
New Awning Materials
Awnings in the 1900s, made of cotton duck, succumbed to
solar rays: colors faded and threads tore during storms. Today’s
acrylic fabrics repel water and resist mildew and fading.
Easy Opening and Closing
Old-fashioned, hand-cranked awnings captured rainwater in
their folds during storms. Today, homeowners can use remote
controllers or switches inside their houses to retract awnings
automatically. On some models, sensors retract awnings when
rain pours and wind blows.
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Some people keep their awnings up all year. To protect fabric
and mechanisms, and allow maximum solar heat into houses in
winter, awnings should be closed or removed when days
become cooler.
Awning Restrictions
The Minnesota study says awnings benefit entire
communities, because reduced energy demand during the
hottest time of the year decreases a utility’s power load. Less
load saves costs and helps prevent blackouts.2 Many
homeowner associations do not allow awnings, but some are
reconsidering their rules. Virginia Run’s HOA in Centreville
changed the architectural guidelines to allow awnings, but with
restrictions.
Shade Trees
Shade trees can reduce air conditioning costs 12 to 30
percent. The air underneath a mature shade tree can be as much
as 10 degrees cooler than above the tree, and the canopy cools
as effectively as a 10,000-BTU air conditioner.3 Deciduous trees
shade homes in the summer and drop leaves in autumn to allow
in the warming sun.
Consider a tree’s mature height and width, its adaptability to
the Northern Virginia region (region 7), and root system before
planting. Do not plant trees in utility rights of way to ensure
branches will not grow into power lines and roots will not
interfere with underground cables. See the landscaping
guidelines at www.novec.com/page.cfm?id=86. Call Miss Utility
at 811 before digging. Customers may need to obtain approval
from their homeowner association prior to landscaping.
Plant trees at angles where the sun is hottest. Tall oak, maple,
and Japanese Zelkova trees provide excellent shade on the
southern side of a house. Cherry, dogwood, and other small and
medium trees block low sunshine on the western side.
Awnings and shade trees save energy, furniture fabrics, and
carpeting while inviting homeowners to enjoy cool, lower-cost
comfort.
1 www.csbr.umn.edu/download/PAMA_FinalSummaryV2_1.pdf
2“Shades of Nostalgia,” by Ann Cameron Siegal, The Washington Post, July 12, 2008
3Rodale’s Practical Homeowner
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative
By Priscilla Knight
Rain poured one spring
week in 1957. Cloth
diapers on the indoor
clothesline refused to dry.
With newborn twins and
two toddlers crying in
need of changing,
Elizabeth White sat on the
laundry room steps and joined the
crying. While grabbing his briefcase for
work, her husband heard his exhausted
wife and asked, “What’s wrong?” She
lifted her head and blurted, “Don’t come
home without a dryer!” A new
General Electric clothes dryer
arrived that afternoon from
Woodward & Lothrop
department store.
Mothers and fathers today no
longer have to depend on Mother
Nature’s whims to dry clothes. Electric
and gas dryers have advanced to make
drying quick and easy. Unfortunately,
traditional dryers use a lot of energy.
A mechanical dryer in the 1800s
involved a metal drum with holes the
user turned over a fire. Washing
machines in the early 20th century came
with twin rollers for wringing water out
of laundry to shorten clothesline-drying
time. In the 1940s and ’50s,
manufacturers started making electric
and gas dryers.
Currently, the United States
Department of Energy ENERGY STAR
program does not label clothes dryers
because, DOE says, “There is little
difference in the energy use between
models.” But new technology makes
today’s dryers more energy-efficient than
Elizabeth White’s model in 1957. New
models may earn the ENERGY STAR
label in the near future.
Traditional Dryers
Traditional dryers continuously draw
in air and heat it before pushing it
through tumblers. The hot air absorbs
moisture from wet laundry before being
exhausted outdoors. Models with a steam
option reduce wrinkles and static cling,
and remove odors. Safety Warning: Steam
can burn users; let the dryer cool before
opening the door.
Condensation Dryers
Like a traditional dryer, a condensation
dryer draws heated air through laundry
loads, but instead of exhausting the air
outdoors, a heat exchanger cools the hot
air with ambient indoor air or cold water.
Condensed
‘Don’t Come Home
Without a Dryer!’
water vapor
drains through a pipe into a collection
tank, and the cooler, dryer air is run
through the loop again. A condensation
dryer is a good choice for apartments and
condominiums that do not have venting
ducts for dryer air and for homes where
long intricate ducting would be required.
Energy-Saving Dryers
Heat Pump Dryers
Heat pump dryers use less than half
the energy required by traditional dryers,
but they take twice as long to dry clothes
— two to three hours. Europeans have
long relied on heat pump dryers, but U.S.
consumers have not warmed to them
because the lower price of energy in the
U.S. does not compensate for the higher
cost of the machine.
Mechanical Steam Compression Dryers
Mechanical steam compression dryers
absorb moisture from laundry and
mechanically compress it into steam.
This pressurized steam expands and is
superheated before being injected back
into the tumbler. Its heat causes more
water to vaporize from clothing, creating
Buying Tips:
• Dryers with automatic moisture sensors save energy by turning
dryers off when laundry is dry.
• Dryers with stainless steel drums save energy, because
stainless steel holds heat better than painted enamel.
• Save money by buying a white dryer; colored machines cost
about $100 more.
• Locate the laundry room where venting is feasible. If not, buy
a condensation dryer.
May 2009
more steam and restarting the cycle. MSC
dryers are twice as energy-efficient as
traditional dryers, and they dry in half
the time of heat pump dryers, but most
U.S. appliance stores do not currently
carry them.
Hydronic Dryers
While a traditional dryer uses an
electrical element or a gas flame to
produce heat to dry clothes, a hydronic
dryer uses heated fluids. This new
technology
promises to reduce
energy
consumption up to
50 percent and clothes drying time up to
41 percent. Hydronic dryers received
Underwriters Laboratory approval in
January 2009. Technicians can use
converter kits, which should be available
in 2009, to convert existing traditional
dryers to hydronic dryers.
Safety Warning: Dryers cause more
than 15,000 fires each year, according to
the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security. When lint in the dryer or
venting system builds up, it restricts
proper air flow. The blockage can cause
dryers to run hot and ignite accumulated
lint particles. Consumers should remove
lint each time they do laundry and have
dryers professionally checked
periodically to improve energy efficiency.
Check the exterior vent opening to make
sure nothing is blocking the air escape.
Never dry items made of rubber, foam
rubber, or plastic, or splattered with
flammable substances.
• High-efficiency washing machines wring out more moisture
than traditional washers, requiring less dryer time. And their
gentler washing method means less lint accumulates. Lint
interferes with energy efficiency and can cause dryer fires.
• Porcelain tops resist scratching more than painted enamel;
some manufacturers sell work-station tops as an accessory.
• Sound packages reduce dryer noise.
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Understanding
Do you want to know what your
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7 Service Charge — Reflects costs a
for NOVEC customers. The level of el
8 Distribution Services — This is t
business. Note that the cost per kilowa
power remains regulated by the State C
will continue to collect this distributio
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1 Account Summary — Shows bill payment activity from the previous month, along with a
summary of the current charges. If this information does not match your records, contact
NOVEC.
2 Message — Information about new services, programs or upcoming events will appear here.
3 Energy Usage Comparison — This chart builds and maintains your actual electricity
usage history.
4 Additional ORU Contribution — Write in any amount you wish to contribute to this
customer-funded program, which helps pay winter heating bills of your less fortunate
neighbors. If you are an Operation Round Up participant, this amount is in addition to your
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rounded-up contribution (see #13).
5 Is Your Phone Number Correct? — Your phone number is very important. If this number
is incorrect, please write in the correct phone number. You may also call 703-335-0500 or
1-888-335-0500 to update your phone number or do so online at
https://www.novec.com/forms/update.cfm. Have your account number handy.
6 Opt Out — Under the Virginia Energy Choice program, NOVEC must — unless you
instruct us otherwise — provide your name, address, account number, and electricity usage
information to competitive service providers. These CSPs may contact you with offers to
become your electricity supplier, with NOVEC delivering the power. If you don’t want your
information released, check this box. You may also call 703-335-0500 or 1-888-335-0500, or
log on to www.novec.com to opt out or to reverse a prior decision.
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you as a NOVEC customer-owner, rep
determines CashBack refunds, which a
15 Price to Compare — If you were
month is shown here ($0.0936 per kw
suppliers.
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative
Your Bill
bill really means? Well, here are the steps to do so.
associated with building and maintaining a reliable delivery system
ectricity usage does not affect this cost.
the price you pay for NOVEC to deliver electricity to your home or
att-hour changes after the first 300 kwh delivered. The delivery of
Corporation Commission. Even if you change suppliers, NOVEC
on service fee.
9 Local Utility Tax — A
consumption-based tax
imposed by your local
government on energy
services.
10 Consumption Tax —
A state tax based on the
amount of electricity you
consume.
11 Electricity Supply
Services — This is the
actual price per kwh you
pay for electricity supply
(generation and
transmission). This is the
portion of your bill that can
help when comparing rates
between alternative
suppliers.
12 PCA Charge — Reflects
monthly fluctuations in the
cost of fuels used to generate
electricity. Based on your kwh
usage and approved by the
SCC.
13 ORU Contribution — If
you are an Operation Round
Up participant, the amount
your bill was rounded up will
appear here. You can also write
in additional ORU
contributions on Page 1 of
your bill (see #4).
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— NOVEC
refunds CashBack margins to
resenting your share of the profits. NOVEC’s board of directors
are based on the financial health of the Cooperative.
to choose an alternate energy supplier, your price to compare this
wh). Use this price to evaluate offers from alternative energy
May 2009
NOVEC Offers Spring
Electrical Safety Tips
By Priscilla Knight
Warm spring days draw many children outside to play
and adults outside to work on their homes and
gardens. Too often, these activities cause accidents and
death when electrical safety is not heeded.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 9 percent
of electrocution deaths each year are caused by ladders contacting
power lines while homeowners are cleaning their gutters, painting
their houses, or trimming trees.
NOVEC reminds residents to heed these spring safety tips:
• Use a fiberglass or wooden ladder if you must work near overhead
power lines and stay at least 10 feet away from the lines. Metal
ladders conduct electricity. Never touch a person or object — such as
tree limb, ladder or even a kite string — that has made contact with a
power line. Call the power company immediately for assistance.
• Inspect electric hedge trimmers and other power tools for frayed
cords, broken plugs, and cracked or broken housings. Use only cords
that are labeled for outdoor use. Check the cord’s label information
for power requirements. Check extension cords to make sure they are
not frayed or worn. Repair or replace damaged power tools.
• Carry power tools by the handle — never by the cord.
• Always unplug power tools that are not in use.
• Store power tools indoors — never outdoors where they can get
wet.
• Never stand on wet or damp floors when using electrical tools. To
be on the safe side, always wear closed-toed, rubber-soled shoes when
using electric tools, because rubber does not conduct electricity.
• Do not use long-handled swimming pool nets or tree-trimmers
near overhead power lines.
• Always call Miss Utility at 811 before digging on your property.
Miss Utility crews will mark where underground power lines are
located.
• Plant new shrubs outside NOVEC’s right-of-way easement (usually
30 feet wide) and away from pad-mounted transformers, power poles
and overhead lines. Overgrown plants can cause outages or fires.
• Teach children to never play near pad-mounted electric
transformers and substations. Make sure they understand what the
posted warning signs mean.
• Never fly kites or Mylar balloons near power lines. Make sure
children understand this safety rule. If a kite or a Mylar balloon
becomes stuck on a power line, do not touch it. Leave it alone. Call
NOVEC for assistance at 703-335-0500 or 1-888-335-0500. Never
release Mylar balloons outdoors; they have caused major outages
when entangled in power lines, because the metal in Mylar conducts
electricity.
For more information on using electricity safely, visit
www.novec.com and click on Power Kids on the home page and
Safety under “Residential.”
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Truck Decals Help Customers Identify Contractors
By LaTina Lewis
ustomer satisfaction and
safety is top priority at
Northern Virginia Electric
Cooperative. To help customers
better identify tree-trimming
contractors working for the Co-op, the right-of-way department
created “Contractor for NOVEC” truck decals.
“Initially, the decals will be displayed on all Lewis Tree
Service, Inc. trucks working on the NOVEC system,” says Rick
Carpenter, contractor. “Lewis Tree Service handles our material
tree work and may be on our system at any time depending on
tree conditions. These new decals help ensure that Lewis Tree
Service will be identified as a NOVEC contractor throughout
their 3 1/2-year tree contract.”
According to Carpenter, the right-of-way
department’s other main tree-trimming
contractor, Asplundh Tree Experts, does
not have NOVEC contractor decals;
however, a tree-trimming notice printed on
a customer’s bill tells when they will be in the area.
The decals are 12 inches wide. They concur with NOVEC’s
graphic guidelines and will be visible on the Lewis Tree Service,
Inc. trucks. If customers have questions about which
contractors work for NOVEC, contact the customer service
center at 703-335-0500 or toll-free at 1-888-335-0500 or visit
www.novec.com.
Light-Duty Pickups Increase Cash In NOVEC’s Pockets
Photos by LaTina Lewis
By LaTina Lewis
n fall 2008, NOVEC’s transportation department
NOVEC and all the other electric utilities are alternative fuel
purchased 17 small, light-duty pickups. In the first two
providers because they provide electricity.
months of operation, the new pickups used
Ninety percent of NOVEC’s light-duty vehicles, which are less
approximately 40 percent less fuel compared to the larger,
than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight, must be alternative
heavier vehicles.
fuel vehicles. The problem is that alternative fuel, such as
“The total fuel savings today isn’t as great as it was last
ethanol E85, is not available in the area NOVEC serves. Plus,
August when gasoline was more than $4 per gallon, but it’s still
the type of light-duty pickups that NOVEC needs are designed
significant,” says Jim Moxley, senior vice president,
to burn only gasoline.
administration, substations & telecommunications.
Moxley says, “Neither Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, nor Toyota
The Energy Policy Act of 1992
produces light-duty pickups that use both
“... we realized that
established the Alternative Vehicle Fuel
gasoline and E85.”
Program, which required alternative fuel
In order to comply with the United States
operating those larger
providers to acquire alternative fuel
Department of Energy’s regulation, NOVEC and
vehicles was costing
vehicles.
other utilities had to purchase vehicles that were not
more money, especially subject to the DOE regulations, which meant vehicles
larger and heavier than the 8,500 pounds GVW.
in fuel ...”
“That’s why for many years, NOVEC had
to purchase large, three-quarter-ton pickups,
but we realized that operating those larger
vehicles was costing more money, especially
in fuel,” says Moxley. “But for the 2009
model year, the DOE granted NOVEC
permission to purchase smaller light-duty
pickups to replace the larger ones, which
helps NOVEC save money and will
contribute to the DOE goal of reduced
consumption of petroleum-based fuels.”
Customer Service Correction
In the February issue of “Keeping Current,” there are
several references in the article, “Customers Give
Employee Customer Service” that need to be corrected.
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The customers who helped Service Technician Joel Carl were Jim
and Kathy Hogan. The niece referenced in the article is Mr. and
Mrs. Hogan’s niece. NOVEC apologizes for the mistake.
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative
Satisfied Customer Comment Elicits Response from CEO
ny
Cha
son
“Mr. Feuerberg,
I wanted to drop you a note to let you know about a
pleasant and professional experience I had with Brittany
Chason, customer service representative. I sent an e-mail
through your Web site requesting historic usage data for my
home. The e-mail was quickly routed to Brittany who
immediately gathered the data and responded to me via email. After examining the response, I realized I needed two
additional months of data. I left a message on her voicemail
and she called my house, politely introduced herself, and
informed me that she would e-mail me before she left work. I
received the information within minutes. Mr. Feuerberg, this
is great service and much appreciated. Please personally offer
my thanks to Brittany and any of her colleagues that may have
assisted her. You should be very proud to lead such a fine
organization with talented individuals like Brittany who
represent you so well.
“Dear Mr. White,
ta
Thank you for taking the time to write
Brit
me to compliment Brittany Chason. I am very
proud that Brittany is part of our team, and I’m especially
delighted that you wanted her to receive recognition for
helping you with your inquiry. Among our many
corporate goals is one to provide you, and all of our
141,000 members, with world-class customer service. I
trust that all of your experiences with NOVEC will be as
satisfying as this most recent one. Thanks, again, for
taking the time to write. I appreciate the personal touch.
Sincerely, President/CEO Stan C. Feuerberg.”
Sincerely, James B. White.”
Customer Energy-Saving Success Story
Cheryl and her husband
began reducing phantom
electric loads in their home in mid-June of 2007. In that year,
they saved $891 on their electric bills by using 44 percent fewer
kilowatt-hours.
They began by unplugging three TVs at night while sleeping,
during the day when away at work, and when not in use.
“We now plug the TVs and other audio and video equipment
into power strips,” say the energy-savers. “We turn off the
power strips when we’re not using the appliances.”
They also turn off the computers and peripherals, microwave,
coffee pot, and their overhead fan. The energy-savers realized
they did not use many items for 19 hours a day, seven days per
week, and the appliances were wasting money by consuming
unnecessary electricity.
According to Cheryl and her husband, they found that
turning off the little things added up over time. These simple
actions save electricity all year.
Cheryl’s Family’s Electric Statements 2006-2008
Phantom Load reduction started mid-June 2007.
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Are you successful at reducing your electricity use? If so,
send energy-saving tips to LaTina Lewis at P.O. Box 2710,
Manassas, VA 20108-0875 or [email protected].
2008
2007
Billing Period
KWH Usage/Mo
Electric Bill
KWH Usage/Mo
Electric Bill
KWH Usage/Mo
Electric Bill
January
1466
$166.82
1500
$150*
731
$82*
February
1329
$158.28
1386
$154*
679
$75*
March
1208
$143.53
1122
$150*
666
$71*
April
1425
$166.50
1066
$173
635
$96
May
1065
$127.03
969
$169
587
$92
June
1309
$97.31*
1124
$165
935
$89
July
1759
$155.57*
1201
$97*
1011
$90
August
2585
$264.35*
1162
$86*
1079
$64*
September
1859
$196.63*
916
$52*
946
$25*
October
1495
$135.19
745
$130
662
$102
November
1150
$134.01
643
$125
669
$102
December
1215
$81.12*
716
$41*
806
$90
July 2006 through June 2007, Cheryl’s family’s electric statements totaled $1,927.87. In July 2007 through June 2008, they conserved energy, and
their electric statements totaled $1,036. They saved $891.87 when compared to the previous year. The energy-savers also began participating in
Levelized Billing in 2007.
*During these months, NOVEC refunded CashBack margins.
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INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY
HELPS Continues to Recruit Volunteers
By Lori Spence
The 2009 Polar
Plunge for Special
Olympics took
place Saturday,
Feb. 7, on the
Virginia Beach oceanfront. 3,270 thrill-seekers
braved the chilly Atlantic Ocean wearing
nothing but swimsuits and zany costumes.
NOVEC HELPS sponsored Kevin Vogt,
son of Stafford Line Tech 1st Class Charlie
Vogt, as he and his friends dived in. The
17th Annual Polar Plunge was the
“coolest” event in the state benefiting
Special Olympics, which raised more than
$853,000. NOVEC also made a corporate
donation to support Vogt.
“It was a great day and the kids had a
lot of fun,” stated Vogt. “Thank you
HELPS and NOVEC for your support with
the Polar Plunge. We really appreciate it.”
On Saturday, March 14, the HELPS
committee and NOVEC employees formed
two teams to compete in the SERVE
Bowl-A-Thon at BowlAmerica in
Manassas. They raised $400. SERVE is a
community outreach organization that
helps provide food and shelter to the
homeless.
“We had a great time on Saturday
getting together as a team for a great
cause,” says Ginger Hamlin, HELPS vice
president, who says she enjoyed the event
with both of her daughters and her
husband Bill. “I look forward to this every
year.”
Before the Bowl-A-Thon, several
NOVEC employees and their family
members volunteered for Project MendA-House by digging post holes for
handicapped ramps. Project Mend-AHouse is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization that solicits the skills of
volunteer carpenters, plumbers,
electricians, painters, and gardeners,
matching them with people in need of
minor home repairs and safety
modifications.
Robin Harper, HELPS activity chair, was
among the NOVEC volunteers. “I do
many projects at home,” says Harper. “But
the satisfaction of doing this project far
exceeds my home projects.” To receive
information about Project Mend-A-House,
visit their Web site at www.pmahweb.org.
The Pajama Program provides warm
pajamas and books to less fortunate
children. By providing pajamas and books,
the Pajama Program helps create a warm
and nurturing bedtime environment for
vulnerable youngsters living under
difficult circumstances. HELPS member
Marla Rouse is coordinating the project.
She says, “Many of these children were
abandoned or abused, some deprived of
any love at all, and the PJs and books will
make them feel valued and cared for.”
If customers would like to help, they
may donate new pajamas or books at any
NOVEC office. For further information
about the Pajama Program and how
customers can help, visit
www.pajamaprogram.org.
Youth Tour Students Travel to Richmond
Photos by Brian Wolfe
Attorney General McDonnell encourages legislative participation
During the Virginia General Assembly session, in February 2009,
state senators and delegates continued their duty of creating laws
that govern the Commonwealth. “These lawmakers make
important decisions that impact every Virginian,” says Donna
Snellings, NOVEC Youth Tour coordinator.
To show the importance of the General Assembly session and
teach the importance of being involved in its legislative process,
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, in
conjunction with Rappahannock Electric
Cooperative, hosted its annual
Richmond Youth Legislative Day.
On Feb. 5, five local high school
students traveled to Richmond to
visit the General Assembly. They
were: Chris Staats, Marjorie
Baker, Ted Bajer, Tejas Aralere, and
Mishal Akbar.
“I had an amazing
experience during the
trip last June and
during the trip to Richmond,” says Akbar. “It was an experience of
a lifetime that many teenagers don’t get. I bragged to both my
teachers and my friends about meeting then-Attorney General Bob
McDonnell, and being recognized on the floor of the House of
Delegates.”
Students also visited with Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and
their local representatives in the General Assembly, toured the
Executive Mansion, the state Capitol, and attended the House of
Delegates session.
The students’ visit to Richmond completed their Youth Tour
experience, which began in early June 2008 when they attended
the Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour conference in
Washington, D.C. During their visits to Washington and Richmond,
the students spoke directly with legislators, learned from legislative
aides and interns, visited historical landmarks, and made lifelong
friends. “This experience helped them understand how to make a
difference in their communities,” says Snellings.
For more information about NOVEC’s Youth Tour program,
please contact Donna Snellings at 703-392-1511 or visit the Web
site at www.novec.com.
Virginia House of Delegates in session • NOVEC and Rappahannock YT groups visit
with Lt. Gov. Bolling. Front L-R: Mishal Akbar, Marjorie Baker, Katherine Sutphen,
Bolling, NOVEC Youth Tour Coordinator Donna Snellings, Ted Bajer, Back row: Lori
Veorse, Rodney Jackson, Tejas Aralere, and Chris Staats.
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Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative
Chairman:
Wade C. House
District 5
Nokesville/Haymarket/Bull Run
Photos by Priscilla Knight
NOVEC President/CEO
Stan Feuerberg gives Hylton
Performing Arts Center
Executive Director Jean
Kellogg a donation for the
center. NOVEC has
pledged $50,000 for
construction of the center at
the Prince William campus
of George Mason
University. Performances will
begin in spring 2010.
Vice Chairman:
J. Manley Garber
District 7
Woodbridge/Dale City/Montclair
Secretary:
Michael Ragan
District 6
Lake Jackson/Buckhall/
All NOVEC offices will be closed Monday, May 25, to
observe Memorial Day. The Operations Center is staffed 24
hours a day, seven days a week, even on holidays. To report
outages or an emergency, call
703-335-0500 or toll-free 1-888-335-0500.
Manassas Park/Bristow
Treasurer:
Walter Grove
District 8
Fauquier/Stafford
William Zilliott
At Large
James Chesley
District 3
Fairfax County, South of Rt. 66
Cynthia Gilbride
District 9
Fairfax County, North of Rt. 66
Loudoun County, South Riding
Harry Harris
District 2
Loudoun County, South of Rt. 7
Ann Wheeler
District 4
Manassas/Gainesville
Stan C. Feuerberg
President and CEO
Lomond Business Center
10323 Lomond Drive
Mailing Address • P.O. Box 2710
Manassas, Virginia 20108-0875
703-335-0500 or 1-888-335-0500
www.novec.com
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