Meeting the Challenge of Rising Electricity Costs
The electric industry is entering a period unlike anything we've experienced in decades. Demand for electricity is growing rapidly, costs are increasing across every part of the electric system and electric cooperatives must prepare today for the challenges of tomorrow.
A Journey That Shapes Future Leaders
Four area high school students represented REC during the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. The annual weeklong event is hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). REC delegates were Lincoln Stuart of Eastern View High School in Culpeper County, Adrian Keyser of Chancellor High School in Spotsylvania County, Maia Parks of Millbrook High School in Frederick County and Noreen Ndonde of Albemarle High School in Albemarle County.
Building for What’s Next: Millbrook Substation Nears Completion
Crews are putting the finishing touches on REC’s Millbrook Substation, near Winchester, bringing a major reliability investment closer to completion. Outside the station, wooden poles originally installed decades ago are being replaced with modern steel structures designed to better withstand severe weather and reduce the risk of outages.
August Events
August 1
Greene Farm and Livestock Show
Ruckersville
3-8:30 p.m.
August 1
National Night Out — Hanover
Green Top Sporting Goods
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
August 3
National Night Out — Ruckersville
Ruckersville Walmart
4-7 p.m.
August 4
National Night Out — Louisa County
Louisa Courthouse Square
5-8 p.m.
August 4
National Night Out — Front Royal
Main Street Gazebo, Warren
5-8 p.m.
August 4
National Night Out — Spotsylvania
Spotsulvania Towne Centre
5-8 p.m.
August 6
National Night Out — King and Queen County
King and Queen Courthouse
6-8 p.m.
August 12
Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds
5-8:30 p.m.
Cooperative Living
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