Photo of John Hewa, President & CEO of REC

John D. Hewa, President and CEO of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) and current chair of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) Board of Directors, has been reappointed by…

Downed Power Line

From wintery snowstorms and cold fronts to spring thaw and late summer windstorms, downed power lines are a year-round risk. REC’s seasoned professional lineworkers take…

811 Cover

This week’s VA811 Day is designed to remind commonwealth residents to contact Virginia 811 before starting any project that disturbs the ground.

Outage Restoration

Crews, contractors and support teams worked through the night to restore power to more than 95% of members affected after damaging thunderstorms swept across the service…

Outage Restoration

A powerful line of thunderstorms moved through REC's entire service territory late this afternoon and into the evening, bringing intense rain and strong winds and causing widespread power outages…

Election Seal

More than 16,500 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) member-owners participated in the 2026 director elections by designating their proxy or joining the…