Icicle from home roof

(And why it wasn’t a price increase)

We know higher electric bills can be frustrating, especially when they arrive unexpectedly. This winter, many homes across the REC service territory…

REC Linebird_Cover

Fredericksburg, Va. — Last month, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) collaborated with Richmond-based startup Linebird to install fault current indicators on…

REC Employees accepting Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce award for Large Business of the Year

The Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce honored Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) as its Large Business of…

Icicles on a home

Although temperatures in our region are finally warming a bit after a week of bitter cold, the groundhog did see its shadow and we're in for six more weeks of winter. That may have you wondering…

Downed power line in winter

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…

Winter Freeze

With extreme cold temperatures expected for the remainder of this week, REC is closely monitoring our power distribution grid to ensure reliable service for more than 184,000 consumers across 22…