• 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 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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REC Restores Thousands of Outages Caused by Winter Storm Freya

Thursday | February 6, 2025
Some outages are expected to persist into the weekend. REC crews, contractors and teams from assisting cooperatives will continue their work until all...
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REC Responds to More Than 26,000 Storm-Related Outages

Thursday | February 6, 2025
REC crews and contractors are responding to storm-related outages as a result of ice, heavy rain and scattered storms overnight and this morning.
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