ODEC and FLIPP Announce $100,000 Microsoft Grant to Improve Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Grant expands free home energy upgrades for manufactured and mobile homes in Southern Virginia.
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Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, Gas South Commit $200,000 to Strengthen Virginia’s Utility Workforce Pipeline and Career Opportunities
ODEC and Gas South announced a combined $200,000 donation to Southside Virginia Community College’s (SVCC) Power Line Worker Training School.
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative Launches Cooperative Marketplace for Members to Save Money and Energy
ODEC, in partnership with its not-for-profit member distribution cooperatives, announced the launch of the Electric Cooperative Marketplace, an online platform that allows member-consumers to purchase energy-efficient products with instant, automated discounts.
ODEC Partnership Secures Microsoft-Supported Grant to Expand Energy Efficiency Training for Manufactured Homes in Southern Virginia
Funding will support hands-on energy audit training programs that directly align with ODEC’s efforts to deliver no-cost energy-saving upgrades to manufactured and mobile homes—one of the most energy-intensive housing types in the region.
ODEC Issues Request for Proposals for a Battery Energy Storage System
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative has issued a Request for Proposals seeking competitive offers for a Battery Energy Storage System to support the cooperative’s long-term resource planning and grid reliability objectives.
ODEC Names Michael Wise Chief Operating Officer
ODEC named Mike Wise as Chief Operating Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
ODEC Responds to PJM Capacity Auction Results with Resilience through Owned Generation
ODEC today issued a statement in response to the recently released results of the PJM Interconnection’s 2026/2027 Base Residual Auction (BRA), which cleared at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)-approved price cap of $329.17 per megawatt-day across the PJM footprint.
ODEC Announces Construction Timeline for Tasley to Kellam Static Wire Replacement Project
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), power supplier of A&N Electric Cooperative, announced the construction timeline for replacing the static wire that is located at the top of the poles above the transmission line(s). ODEC will replace 14.4 miles of static wire from the Tasley Substation in Tasley, Virginia south to the Kellam Substation outside Exmore, Virginia.
ODEC Action at FERC Delivers Refunds & Cost Relief for Member-Consumers
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) successfully filed a complaint at FERC to ensure that costs related to the continued operation of the Indian River Power Plant were calculated fairly under PJM’s tariff rules.
ODEC Responds to PJM Capacity Auction Results with Resilience through Owned Generation
ODEC today issued a statement in response to the recently released results of the PJM Interconnection’s 2026/2027 Base Residual Auction (BRA), which cleared at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)-approved price cap of $329.17 per megawatt-day across the PJM footprint.
ODEC Secures 600 MW of Power from Wolf Summit Generating Station
ODEC announced today that it has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to purchase 100% of the energy and capacity from 600-megawatt (MW) Wolf Summit Generating Station, located in Harrison County, West Virginia. This strategic acquisition aligns with ODEC’s continued commitment to providing reliable and affordable electricity to its member cooperatives.
Bennett’s Village Receives a $100,000 Pledge from Old Dominion Electric Cooperative
ODEC has pledged $100,000 to Bennett's Village, a non-profit dedicated to building a multigenerational, all-abilities playspace at Pen Park in Charlottesville.
Andrew Vehorn Named Senior Vice President of Member Engagement
ODEC named Andrew Vehorn Senior Vice President of Member Engagement, effective December 16, 2024.
Chris Cosby Announced as ODEC’s Next CEO
The Board of Directors of ODEC has selected Chris F. Cosby, as the cooperative’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Michael Wise Named Senior Vice President of Power Supply
ODEC named Michael Wise Senior Vice President of Power Supply, effective October 27, 2024.
ODEC Honors Generation Facilities With Zero Safety Incidents Resolution
ODEC proudly honored its plant managers with a resolution recognizing zero safety incidents in 2023.
John C. Lee, Jr. Announced as ODEC CEO
The Board of Directors of ODEC has selected John C. Lee, Jr., as the cooperative’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Jack Robb Named Chief Legal Officer & SVP; Christopher Cosby Named COO
ODEC named Jack Robb as Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President effective Jan. 1, 2024, and announced that Chris Cosby has been named Chief Operating Officer of ODEC effective Dec. 12, 2023.
ODEC Announces Nationwide Search for President & CEO
ODEC has announced the launch of a nationwide search for a new President and Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors Search Committee has selected the nationally recognized firm of CarterBaldwin Executive Search to assist in the identification, evaluation and transition of the next CEO.
ODEC Applying for Federal Renewable Energy Grants
ODEC has applied for $516.8 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program. The funding, if awarded, will be used to accelerate ODEC’s development of renewable and other clean energy resources. ODEC’s Letter of Interest requests funding to support 31 solar, wind, battery, and other clean energy projects that could provide nearly 800 Megawatts of power generation capacity and storage.
ODEC CEO Announces Resignation
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) announced today that Marcus Harris, President and CEO of ODEC, will resign his position at the cooperative to return to South Carolina to pursue new opportunities serving the people of his home state.
ODEC Board Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting
The board of directors of Old Dominion Electric Cooperative elected its new officers at their annual meeting held in Leesburg, VA in July 2023. Steven A. Harmon was elected Chairman of the ODEC Board of Directors. Micheal Malandro was elected Vice Chairman of the ODEC Board, and Gregory S. Rogers was elected Secretary-Treasurer. All officers were elected to serve three-year terms.
ODEC Hosts Ride & Drive Event in October
As federal funding opportunities dramatically increase for new electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) is committed to ensuring rural Virginia is not left behind.
EDF Renewables & ODEC Announce Start of Construction on Solar Projects
EDF Renewables North America and Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) today announced the start of construction on 22.5 megawatts (MW) of local solar projects representing the first phase of projects across the ODEC member service territories in Virginia and Delaware.
Chris Cosby Named ODEC Senior VP of Power Supply
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), one of the nation’s largest and most successful Generation and Transmission Cooperatives, announced today it has named Mr. Chris Cosby as Senior Vice President of Power Supply.
ODEC Issues RFP for up to 400 MW of Solar Power
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) has issued a request for proposals from solar energy project developers for up to 400 MW of solar energy and related attributes.
Moody’s Upgrades ODEC Credit Rating to A1
Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Old Dominion Electric Cooperatives’ senior secured debt ratings from “A2” to “A1” and its rating outlook is “Stable”.
ODEC Sets Net Zero CO2 Emissions Goal
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative today announced a goal to achieve net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and EDF Renewables North America Partner on Solar Portfolio
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) and EDF Renewables North America have entered a partnership to develop and build a 30 MWac portfolio of distributed solar projects across ODEC member service territories in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative & EDF Renewables North America Partner on Solar Portfolio
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) and EDF Renewables North America have entered a partnership to develop and build a 30 MWac portfolio of distributed solar projects across ODEC member service territories in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.