Hurricane season officially started June 1 and continues through November. REC encourages everyone to take time now to gather supplies that might be needed in the event of a long-term power outage…
As the electric industry evolves, REC works to stay ahead of the curve. REC will be the first electric cooperative in Virginia to launch an energy efficiency program for member-owners under the…
Due to the generosity of over 27,000 REC member-owners, 14 local organizations were recently awarded grants totaling more than $72,600. These awards were made possible because of the donations…
For the 19th straight year, REC received the Tree Line USA designation from The Arbor Day Foundation. This designation recognizes utilities that demonstrate best practices in protecting and…
The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot over the last year. One thing it hasn’t changed, however, is how people come together to support their community. Despite last year’s cancellation, the…
After storms barreled through REC's service territory, crews worked through the night to restore service to nearly 20,000 member-owners who lost power.
As of 9 a.m., power has been…