We recorded today’s episode via Zoom with Casey Hollins, Director of Communications and Public Relations for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative to learn about their community grants and scholarships program.

Casey explained how their scholarship program works, who can apply and what types of education can be obtained using them. She told us of the deadline to apply and reminded us that current college students can still submit an application. Click here for more information.

Our conversation today with Michelle Wells, Member Service Representative with REC, included an overview of a typical day. Michelle works out of the Blue Ridge office in Front Royal and deals with local walk-ins and phone calls on a wide variety of topics from service set-ups, disconnects to volunteering at local community events. She is the liaison between members and Rappahannock Electric Cooperative staff/support.

Our conversation today with Scott Ricketts, Member Service Field Representative with REC, included an overview of a typical day that ranges from meter reading, service calls, and outage issues to community events and more. We talked about all the different things that are part of Scott’s job description and his experience with members across the service territory.

We were in the studio today for a conversation with Terry Bevers, Member Engagement Specialist with REC for an episode of The Valley Today on The River 953FM. Terry told us about several benefits for REC member/owners.

REC’s Water Heater Replacement program can assist with arranging delivery and installation of a new water heater, as well as give you up to 36 months to pay for it – interest free. 

We had a conversation today with Brian Wolfe about REC’s Youth Tour program & student scholarships. Each year, eight students from REC’s service territory travel to Washington, D.C., to explore key issues in the electric industry, study the cooperative business model, interact with students in team- and leadership-building programs, tour historical and cultural sites, meet their members of Congress and attend a show at the Kennedy Center. They also make lifelong friends.

We had a conversation today with Lindsey Edwards about REC’s commitment to the communities they serve. One of the ways they give back is through grants that support local schools, nonprofits, and emergency services teams. Lindsey told us how they work, the types of projects they’ve helped fund over the years, and how to apply for a community grant.