After the Storm — REC’s Outage Restoration Process

No matter the season, REC is always ready to restore power safely and quickly. It’s a key part of our commitment to reliability. In a large-scale outage, REC teams across the affected area evaluate the extent and type of damage, like broken poles, transformers, wires and other infrastructure. In this month’s issue we highlight the steps in the outage restoration process – and share helpful info to answer the big question in any outage: “For how long?”

 

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After the Storm

 

 

John Hewa

Understanding Today’s Energy Costs

Affordability is top of mind for many, including REC member-owners. Why are energy costs increasing? How is REC keeping costs down? Hear from REC President & CEO, John Hewa, how REC is working to safeguard affordability, and about tools the Cooperative offers to help you manage your bill.

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Girl Power Camp Brings Co-op Careers to Life for Teens

Jaylin Margerum is a high school senior who plans to make trades a career. Girl Power Camp practically sold her on it. Margerum was one of 49 young women who spent Oct. 30 at the fifth annual Girl Power™ Camp in Palmyra, Va. “It’s definitely given me more of a path of what I want to do,” Margerum said.

 

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Girl Power

 

 

power of community tour

January Events

JANUARY 24 & 25
RVA Home Show
The Meadow Event Park
Caroline County
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 

February Events

FEBRUARY 13 - 15 
Fredericksburg Spring Home Show
The Fredericksburg Convention Center
Fredericksburg 
Friday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cooperative Living

 

REC STORIES

PJM Cancels Transmission-Grid Warning

Sunday | January 25, 2026
UPDATE: PJM has canceled the transmission-level load curtailment warning for REC’s service area. At this time, REC is not required to implement any co...
During periods of extreme temperatures, the demand for electricity peaks. While REC’s local grid is performing as it should, the transmission grid ope...

REC Prepared for Multi-Day Power Outages

Friday | January 23, 2026
Based on weather predictions, REC is prepared for a multi-day outage event.