With Nevada recovering from the recession, utility companies are finally beginning to invest in capital improvements, technology and expansion. Although the outlook is positive, progress can be slow due to changing regulations in the Silver State. However, rates remain competitive and conservation efforts prove to be strong. Recently, utility experts met at the Las Vegas office … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Utilities
Valley Electric Association
VEA Announces Its Commitment To The American Business Act On Climate Pledge
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, announced that it has joined the American Business Act on Climate Pledge, joining more than 150 companies from across the American economy that are standing with the President of the United States to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to climate action and to voice … [Read more...] about VEA Announces Its Commitment To The American Business Act On Climate Pledge
VEA Launches Optical Fiber Broadband Service in Southwestern Nevada
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, Nevada, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the launch of its optical fiber broadband communications service in southwestern Nevada at the Pahrump Community Library. The library is the first facility to receive service through VEA’s advanced … [Read more...] about VEA Launches Optical Fiber Broadband Service in Southwestern Nevada
VEA to Launch Optical Fiber Broadband Service at Pahrump Community Library
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, invites community members to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the launch of its optical fiber broadband communications service at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Pahrump Community Library. The library will be the first facility to receive … [Read more...] about VEA to Launch Optical Fiber Broadband Service at Pahrump Community Library
VEA and Bombard Electric Announce 15-Megawatt Solar Energy Project in Pahrump, Nevada
PAHRUMP, Nev. – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a nonprofit, member-owned electric cooperative, announced detailed information about the plan to begin construction this year on a 15-megawatt solar energy generation project in Pahrump, Nevada. Utilizing Nevada union workers and American-made materials, this solar project will generate affordable renewable energy while … [Read more...] about VEA and Bombard Electric Announce 15-Megawatt Solar Energy Project in Pahrump, Nevada
VEA Seeks Community Support During Fill the Bucket Truck School Supply Drive on Aug. 1
PAHRUMP, Nev. – In an effort to provide valuable support for local students, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, will host its annual Fill the Bucket Truck School Supply Drive on Aug. 1 at multiple locations in Pahrump. VEA encourages community members to make donations during the daylong charitable event, which … [Read more...] about VEA Seeks Community Support During Fill the Bucket Truck School Supply Drive on Aug. 1
Key Accounts Coordinator Rebecca Oscarson Returns to VEA
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, announced the return of Rebecca Oscarson as the organization’s key accounts coordinator. As key accounts coordinator, Oscarson serves as the primary contact between VEA and various accounts, individuals and organizations that have a significant impact on the cooperative … [Read more...] about Key Accounts Coordinator Rebecca Oscarson Returns to VEA
VEA Announces 2015 Annual Scholarship Winners
PAHRUMP, Nev. – In an effort to recognize hard-working students across its service area, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, recently announced the recipients of its 2015 annual scholarships. Following a comprehensive review of submitted applications, the cooperative awarded four post-secondary education scholarships to … [Read more...] about VEA Announces 2015 Annual Scholarship Winners
MassMedia Wins Gold at Las Vegas American Advertising Awards
LAS VEGAS – MassMedia, a full-service public relations, advertising and marketing agency with offices in Southern Nevada and Irvine, California, recently won a Gold ADDY during the 2015 American Advertising Awards in Las Vegas. Hosted by the Las Vegas chapter of the American Advertising Federation, the awards ceremony at Fremont Country Club celebrated Southern Nevada’s top … [Read more...] about MassMedia Wins Gold at Las Vegas American Advertising Awards
VEA to Discuss Cooperative’s History and Goals at Annual Meeting
PAHRUMP, Nev. – In an effort to raise awareness of its successful 50-year history and future plans, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, invites community members throughout its service territory to attend the cooperative’s 2015 Annual Meeting on April 25 at Pahrump Valley High School at 501 E. Calvada Blvd. in … [Read more...] about VEA to Discuss Cooperative’s History and Goals at Annual Meeting
VEA Announces Elections
PAHRUMP, Nev. – Members of Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) in districts 1 and 3 have the opportunity this year to select the individuals who will represent their communities on the cooperative’s democratically elected Board of Directors. District 1, which includes residents of Pahrump south of Nevada Highway 372, will finalize its election during a district meeting … [Read more...] about VEA Announces Elections
VEA Invites Members to District Meetings
PAHRUMP, Nev. – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, is scheduled to host six district meetings across its service area in March. The meetings, which are open to all VEA members in their respective service districts, will provide attendees with valuable information about the cooperative’s achievements during the … [Read more...] about VEA Invites Members to District Meetings
VEA Approves Retirement of $1.5 Million in Patronage Capital
PAHRUMP, Nevada – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) is pleased to announce it has begun distributing payments from the retirement of $1.5 million in patronage capital that the cooperative’s Board of Directors approved during its November 2014 meeting. VEA began mailing the checks Friday, Jan. 23. All past members and current members with a retirement of more than $10 … [Read more...] about VEA Approves Retirement of $1.5 Million in Patronage Capital
VEA Announces New Marketing Team Members
PAHRUMP, Nev. – In an effort to provide ongoing communication and transparency for community members across its service territory, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, announced it has hired two new marketing employees, Marketing and Media Relations Representative Thomas Moore and Community Relations … [Read more...] about VEA Announces New Marketing Team Members
Campaign Helps Fight Hunger; Nevada-Based Firm Lands New Jersey Contract; Workshop to Bring Fraud into Light
Social Media Campaign Helps Fight Hunger in Southern Nevada The SK+G Goose Summer Road Trip Campaign wrapped up on Thursday, Sept. 11 when Senior Vice President of Strategy Jim Gentleman and the SK+G Goose dropped off a $1,000 check to Three Square Food Bank—the only food bank in Southern Nevada. [Read more...] Smart City Networks Awarded Contract by Atlantic City Convention … [Read more...] about Campaign Helps Fight Hunger; Nevada-Based Firm Lands New Jersey Contract; Workshop to Bring Fraud into Light