GROWTH

Investing Today to Power Tomorrow

From agriculture to manufacturing, our territory is attracting investment and opportunity. In 2024, REC supported dozens of development partnerships and connected over 4,000 new members.
 

spacer

 

growth member

Powering Progress:
How REC is Fueling Louisa County's Growth

“REC shows up — consistently, authentically, and with purpose. They’ve helped us power more than lights. They’ve helped power economic progress.”

Read Full Story Video

spacer

 

Growth by the Numbers

  • 4,044 new meters added. 
  • 20 GW load forecasted for future data centers. 
  • $44 million state and federal grants. 
  • 28 economic development partnerships supported. 

Business is Booming -- and REC is Supporting Positive Growth

REC delivered more than 4 billion GW of power in 2024. Behind the scenes with significant growth forecast over the coming years. 

Learn how REC’s Economic Development team works to support development in counties that want to grow. 

REC Economic Development

REC STORIES

A team of 14 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) volunteers spent the morning of Sept. 12 clearing litter along 3.6 miles of Fredericks Hall Road ...
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) donated $3,000 to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank during the 4th Annual Mad Jazz & Wine Festival held Sept. 6 at...

Meet CARE Charity Board Member: Greg Worley

Wednesday | October 1, 2025
When Greg Worley retired in January 2024, slowing down wasn’t part of his plan. An avid outdoorsman, Worley enjoys hiking, biking, and camping.