Board of Directors: Call for Nominations

Three (3) positions on the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) Board of Directors will be elected at the Cooperative's Annual Meeting on Aug. 5, 2026. To obtain the candidate nomination packet, visit myrec.coop/directorelections. Completed applications are due by 5 p.m. on April 24, 2026.

 

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Why Your Electric Bill May Look Different During Extreme Cold 

If your electric bill looks different this month, you’re not alone. It doesn’t mean you did anything wrong, and it doesn’t reflect any changes to your REC electric rates. Extreme cold, like we’ve had this winter, changes how both homes and the electric system operate, even when daily routines stay the same.

 

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Rebuilding and Restoring Power in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica's electric infrastructure last autumn. America's electric cooperatives answered the island nation's call for help, in part with a crew of linemen led by REC Director - Safety and Security Officer John Medved. 

 

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Discovery Bay

 

 

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March Events

MARCH 14
Maker Energy Faire—Culpeper County Schools
Culpeper
 

MARCH 32
Greene County Parks & Recreation Touch a Truck and Easter Egg-stravaganza
Greene County Community Park
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

 

MARCH 27
Annual Twilight Egg-Stravagant Candy Hunt
The Meadow Event Park, Doswell
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

 

MARCH 28
Culpeper Con
Culpeper County Library
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cooperative Living

 

 

REC STORIES

What If the Power Went Out Right Now?

Friday | October 30, 2026
Snow, ice and high winds can damage the electric system and lead to power outages. REC maintains and upgrades its electric system year-round to improv...
A portable electric space heater can warm a small area, but running one for hours each day can add substantially to your electric bill.

Before You Plug It In, Stop and Check

Friday | October 30, 2026
Holiday decorating often means adding one more string of lights, another inflatable outside or an extra extension cord.