• REC continues to make investments in the grid and other needed equipment and technology. These expenses include important upgrades so that REC can provide the best service possible to our member owners.
  • REC, like other businesses and households, has faced significant increases due to rising inflation and supply chain constraints.
  • REC filed an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) in late October 2022 seeking approval to increase distribution rates by about 4%. There will be no change to the Access Fee.
  • Rates changed Jan. 1, 2023

What is the Impact on REC Members? What is Not Changing? Official Public Notice

REC STORIES

Power Restored After Strong Storms Leave Nearly 20,000 without Electricity

Wednesday | May 5, 2021
Following a severe thunderstorm on Tuesday, May 4th, power has been restored to all except just over 500 as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 5th.
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‘Bird-Eye View’ Boosts REC’s Reliability

Wednesday | April 14, 2021
The pandemic provided many of us a chance to step back and gain a new perspective.
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Reliability: Protecting Power Lines from Wildlife

Friday | April 9, 2021
Trees are the top cause of power outages, and REC robust vegetation management team works to keep that number as low as possible.
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