Encouraging STEM with Safety Demo
Tuesday | October 11, 2022

Local businesses filled the hangars at the Culpeper Airport for the two-day Airfest STEM event for a day of hands-on learning and fun. REC joined in the educational opportunity and provided a safety demonstration to hundreds of 5th grade students as they rotated through the exhibits. Linemen Chuck Tippett, Don Diamantis and Brandon Walker enjoyed interacting with the students and answering their many questions.

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Rebuilding and Restoring Power in Jamaica

Friday | February 27, 2026
Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica's electric infrastructure. America's electric cooperatives answered the call for help, in part with a crew led by...
Extreme cold, like we’ve had this winter, changes how both homes and the electric system operate, even when daily routines stay the same.
The Operations Mobile App is a behind-the-scenes tool that REC crews use to ensure reliability for member-owners.