April Is Lineworker Appreciation Month
REC lineworkers are builders and troubleshooters of the local grid. They set poles, string wire, install transformers and protective equipment, and keep the system safe and reliable every day and in the moments that matter most. When storms hit, they're the ones climbing, switching, testing and repairing in unforgiving conditions, because they can't just wait for better weather to get the lights back on.
Grid Modernization: Strengthening the Electric System Our Members Rely On
When you hear the phrase grid modernization, it can sound abstract, like something happening behind the scenes or only relevant to engineers. At its core, grid modernization is about building a more resilient electric system.
Pruning With a Purpose: Reducing Power Outages — One Tree at a Time
The same trees that define the rural Virginia landscape can also be one of the biggest threats to keeping the lights on if not kept out of contact with power lines. Behind the scenes, REC's year-round vegetation management program works to prevent outages before storms arrive, using data, field observations and targeted pruning to reduce risk along thousands of miles of overhead line.
Save more than ever with REC's Summer Savings Plan
The more energy you save, the greater your rebate through your Cooperative's Summer Savings Plan. While the weather may still be chilly, now is the time to sign up for the 2026 program. Sign up through your MyREC SmartHub account; it's the first menu option under "Need Help."
REC to Power AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical Plant
Your Cooperative is proud to be the electric power provider for AstraZeneca's newly announced $4.5 billion biopharmaceutical manufacturing site at the Rivanna Futures site in northern Albemarle County, Virginia. This major investment is expected to support 600 direct jobs and generate additional economic activity through construction and supply chain work.
April Events
April 7
King William Ruritan Fish Fry
King William
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
April 11
Brynmor at Culpeper Baptist Touch a Truck
Culpeper
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
April 18
Spotsylvania Little League - Opening Night
Spotsylvania
April 25
Sperryfest
Sperryville
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cooperative Living
March 2025