• 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

Attention Nonprofits: The Power of Change Funds Available

Wednesday | February 5, 2020
If your nonprofit needs funding to complete or start a project, apply to The Power of Change before the application deadline on Feb. 10.
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Power Costs Decrease in 2020

Thursday | January 2, 2020
In 2020, the power bill from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative for a typical home using 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month will go down $3 per month...
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REC Seeks Approval to Test Innovative Rate Program

Friday | December 20, 2019
REC wants to pay its member-owners to use less electricity during certain hours in the summer, according to an application filed Friday with the State...
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