SVEC’s Year in Review

March 2026

Whether it was committing to the highest industry safety standards, remaining present in our community or keeping our system reliable through a trying economic environment, we worked through a lot as a cooperative family over the last year.

Here are a few of the snapshots from our year:

  • 99.96% Average Service Availability percentage
  • 235 pole replacements
  • 15,095 pole inspections
  • 822 new service connections
  • 232 grants awarded to local classrooms through Operation Round Up®
  • 34,218 phone calls taken by member service representatives
  • 4.95 out of 5 overall customer satisfaction rating
  • 158,317 hours worked with no major accidents or injuries
  • 886,434 miles driven with no major accidents or injuries
  • 3 apprentice-to-journeyman lineworker graduations
  • Advocated for co-ops at home and in Washington, D.C., engaging with state and federal leaders on issues that affect rural infrastructure, disaster recovery, regulatory policy, and long-term affordability for our members.
  • Achieved a fully certified Energy Control Center, with all team members certified as system operators through Northwest Lineman College.
  • Met or exceeded all safety standards through the Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program, with strong performance across facilities, equipment, and crew practices.
An SVEC member stops by the co-op’s Arbor Day giveaway.
SVEC’s three new journeyman lineworkers.
Four SVEC dispatchers earned certification in 2025.
A student gets hands-on at the Build My Future event.
Children color at an SVEC classroom visit.
A child enjoys the Touch-A-Truck event.
Children color at an SVEC classroom visit.

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