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How Winds Impact the Grid
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Powerful winds can topple trees onto poles and power lines, leading to the potential for power outages.

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Crews Restore Power Overnight to More Than 95% of Storm-Affected Members Across REC Territory

Tuesday | August 11, 2026
Crews, contractors and support teams worked through the night to restore power to more than 95% of members affected after damaging thunderstorms swept...
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Severe Storms Cause Widespread Outages Across REC’s Service Territory

Monday | August 10, 2026
A powerful line of thunderstorms moved through REC's entire service territory late this afternoon and into the evening, bringing intense rain and stro...
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Director Elections, Growth Updates Shape 2026 REC Annual Meeting

Thursday | August 6, 2026
More than 16,500 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) member-owners participated in the 2026 director elections by designating their proxy or joini...
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