Joining Forces to Defend Virginia
Friday | September 19, 2025

While their business casual outfits stood out in a large group mostly wearing military camouflage, so did the deep knowledge and expertise of the REC and BrilliT employees invited to take part in Cyber Fortress 25.

During a simulated cyberattack on the region’s electricity grid and operational systems, more than 250 Virginia Army National Guard and Virginia Defense Force members worked alongside critical infrastructure partners.

“Joint-combined collaboration between the whole of government, industry and critical infrastructure is crucial for domestic operations and national defense. Training with the critical infrastructure partners is cardinal to ensure we continue to operate in times of emergency.”

– Maj. Andrew Slonopas, U.S. Army

 

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REC crews, contractors and mutual-aid workers have restored service to roughly 75% of member owners who lost power in Winter Storm Frida.

REC Restores Power to 68,000 Members

Thursday | January 6, 2022
As of Thursday evening, REC had restored power to more than 68,000 member who lost power after Winter Storm Frida dumped nearly a foot of heavy wet sn...
Safety is REC’s No. 1 priority, not only for employees, but for all member-owners.