• 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

REC Restores 90% of Outages from Winter Storm Freya

Saturday | February 8, 2025
As of noon on Saturday, REC has restored more than 90 percent of the power outages caused by Winter Storm Freya.
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REC: Outage Restoration Continues as Preparations for Second Storm Begin

Friday | February 7, 2025
On the heels of Winter Storm Freya, another winter weather system is projected to bring freezing rain, sleet and snow to all but the most Southeast po...
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REC Deploys Nearly 400 Field Personnel to Tackle Power Outages

Friday | February 7, 2025
Nearly 400 field personnel are working to make repairs and restore service for REC members who remain without power after Winter Storm Freya.
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