Reliability Maintained — One Pole at a Time

Utility poles are a familiar part of the landscape across REC’s service territory. They support the system that powers homes, farms, schools and businesses. 

 

But poles do much more than hold wires. Depending on their location, they may carry electric lines, fiber-optic cable and communications equipment. They can also support transformers that lower voltage, insulators that separate energized wires, and protective devices such as fuses, cutouts, switches and surge arresters. Together, this equipment helps REC deliver power safely, isolate problems and restore service. 

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Understanding Your New REC Bill 

Beginning with bills issued in October, REC members will see an updated bill designed to make important account information easier to find and understand. The upated layout puts your total amount due and due date front and center while clearly organizing energy use, payment history, current charges and member resources. 

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Emergency Preparedness Is A Team Effort

Each September, National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that preparation is a shared responsibility. REC, local emergency responders and member-owners all have a role in helping communities stay safe and recover when severe weather or other unexpected events occur. 

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September Events

Sept. 5
Taste of the Mountains
Madison
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

 

Sept. 5
Orange Street Festival
Orange
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

 

Sept. 12
Together We Shine and Touch a Truck
Caroline
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.


Sept. 17
Louisa Biz Expo
Louisa
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

 

Sept. 19
Clarke County Farmers Market
8 a.m. - Noon 

 

Sept. 19
Top of Virginia Building Association Touch a Truck
Clarke
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 

Sept. 19
DisAbility Resource Festival
Fredericksburg
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Sept. 19
Mangohick Fire Department Car Show
King William
3 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

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REC STORIES

Keeping Cozy for Less

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With a few strategic adjustments and smart habits, you can maintain a cozy home while managing your energy use and costs.

Tips to Prepare for a Winter Storm

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We’re in the depths of the winter, when what we love about the season can also be what we hate. Are you prepared for an outage — especially one that c...
No matter the season, REC is always ready to restore power safely and quickly. It’s a key part of our commitment to reliability.