REC works hard every day to provide its members with safe, reliable electricity. REC regularly plans projects to upgrade power lines. Upgrades can more than double the capacity compared with the old lines and improve service reliability. In addition, these upgrades give crews the opportunity to restore service through load transfers, something that's not possible without replacing lines.

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SMART GRID

Innovative technology meets the increasing demand for energy.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

From maintenance to inspections and large-scale projects we remain focused on reliability.

REC STORIES

Beyond the Flags: Five Lines VA811 May Not Mark

Wednesday | August 12, 2026
This week’s VA811 Day is designed to remind commonwealth residents to contact Virginia 811 before starting any project that disturbs the ground.
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Crews Restore Power Overnight to More Than 95% of Storm-Affected Members Across REC Territory

Tuesday | August 11, 2026
Crews, contractors and support teams worked through the night to restore power to more than 95% of members affected after damaging thunderstorms swept...
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Severe Storms Cause Widespread Outages Across REC’s Service Territory

Monday | August 10, 2026
A powerful line of thunderstorms moved through REC's entire service territory late this afternoon and into the evening, bringing intense rain and stro...
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