Community Electric Cooperative

Community Electric Cooperative To safely provide our members exceptional, courteous, and reliable services at a competitive cost. James M. Reynolds served until his retirement in April 2013.

Founded in 1938, Community Electric Cooperative was created through the efforts of the Holland Ruritan Club and other community leaders to provide electrical service in Southeastern Virginia’s rural areas. In 1971, the Cooperative passed 1,000,000 man-hours without a lost-time accident. The record represented one of the best in the nation at the time. By January of 1975, Community Electric Coopera

tive had installed some 5,875 meters and 1,111 miles of line. Reynolds was hired in 1977 by the Co-op board of directors to succeed Jean Woodward as manager. Only the third CEO in its history, Steven A. Harmon took the helm in June 2013. In 1979, Community Electric Cooperative executed a wholesale power contract with Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, a generation-and-transmission cooperative. Initially, Old Dominion negotiated rates on behalf of Community Electric Cooperative and its other member systems. During the 1980s and 1990s, Old Dominion procured ownership of electric-generation facilities to support Community Electric Cooperative and the 11 other cooperatives which own Old Dominion. In 1983, Old Dominion acquired an 11.6 percent interest in the North Anna Nuclear Power Station. Old Dominion also owns a 50 percent interest in the Clover Power Station, which it built, and which went on-line in 1995. In addition to North Anna and Clover, Old Dominion has developed three peaking electric generation facilities to further support Community and the other 11 member cooperatives. Over the last 15 years, the Co-op has recorded a growth rate of roughly 1.5 percent per year in the number of meters connected. The Cooperative currently serves more than 11,000 accounts over its 1,590 miles of distribution line.

Just in case anyone has ever questioned the East Tennessee roots of Community Electric’s President and CEO, Steven Harmo...
08/31/2026

Just in case anyone has ever questioned the East Tennessee roots of Community Electric’s President and CEO, Steven Harmon, we’ve uncovered photographic evidence that should settle the matter once and for all. Mr. Harmon hails from Anderson County, Tennessee, just on the other side of Knoxville and a little more than an hour down the road from Sevier County, where Dolly Parton grew up.

Dolly has always embodied so many of the values we should all strive to live by—especially her unwavering belief in Christ, education, community and helping others. Those same principles are at the heart of CEC. So perhaps this photo is more than a fun trip down memory lane. It’s a reminder that good roots run deep, great mustaches are apparently timeless, and a life dedicated to lifting up others is one worth celebrating—and learning from.

Thank you to our Board for providing another delicious meal! We were able to gather together this morning thanks to all ...
08/28/2026

Thank you to our Board for providing another delicious meal! We were able to gather together this morning thanks to all the hands that were involved! Thank you to Dairy Queen in Windsor, Terryn for getting the fruit tray and drinks from our amazing local Food Lion, and for our team - who carved out the time to spend this morning together.

Thank you!

08/28/2026

We have inaugurated a new safety series that we encourage you to include in your reading schedule. The "A Bright Idea" series will track (most months anyway) the safety tips that Operations Manager Glen Presson shares each month at the CEC Board of Directors meeting. Many tips will tie directly to the electric sector but they won't necessarily do so every month. The inaugural installment of the series is an example of the latter, as Glen has noted the considerable discussion prompted by the recent bison attack on a tourist in Yellowstone National Park. To see this first installment of "A Bright Idea," click the following link that will direct you to our website. Safety first!

This summer’s viral video of a 65-year-old man getting tossed 20 feet into the air by an agitated bison in Yellowstone National Park was a horrifying reminder that one never...

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Community Electric's newest journeyman lineman, Robb Darden! Robb this summer completed a multiyear commitment to hone his skills, graduating from the Lineworker Technician Apprentice Program run by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives of Electric Cooperatives.

We couldn't be prouder of him, and we invite you to read the details of his outstanding achievement in an article posted on our website. Here's the link:

Robb Darden, Community Electric Cooperative’s newest journeyman lineworker, isn’t quite pinching himself, but he definitely feels blessed. In mid-July, he was among 15 students who graduated from the Lineworker Technician Apprentice...

We love our Old Dominion Electric Cooperative family. Thank you so much for joining us at our Annual Member Meeting. We ...
08/24/2026

We love our Old Dominion Electric Cooperative family. Thank you so much for joining us at our Annual Member Meeting.

We appreciate everything you do for us and our members to provide safe and reliable power at an affordable cost.

08/20/2026

It seems like such a regular occurrence these days ... warnings about potentially contaminated food ... from lettuce to jalapeno peppers to salad dressing and more. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have an entire website section devoted to food safety. You're encouraged to check it out at the link below. Also, it's worth remembering that, when power outages occur, you're advised to throw out perishable food in your refrigerator after four hours. When in doubt, throw it out, especially if its temperature exceeds 40 degrees. You can, however, safely refreeze or cook thawed frozen food that still has ice crystals or is at 40 degrees or below.

Get information on food poisoning symptoms and preventing food poisoning.

Stay on schedule! Dirty air filters reduce air conditioning system efficiency and comfort. It's more than worth it to re...
08/18/2026

Stay on schedule! Dirty air filters reduce air conditioning system efficiency and comfort. It's more than worth it to replace filters regularly according to the manufacturer's instructions. And, of course, when you do replace the filter, check the arrow on the side of the new filter to ensure it points toward the blower unit. Don't make the motor run any harder than it has to.

08/16/2026
08/14/2026

If you've got that itch for a home landscaping project, remember that it's important to call 811 before you break ground. Your property may contain underground utility lines. Knowing where utility lines are buried can help you avoid injury, service outages and costly repairs. Learn more at va811.com, where you actually can submit a locate request to expedite things.

From fences to gardens, for any digging project, contact Virginia 811 three days before to avoid utility line damage. Our free service provides you with the approximate location of buried utility lines, ensuring a safer digging project for you and your community.

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52 W. Windsor Boulevard
Windsor, VA
23487

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17572426181

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