REC’s mission in economic development is simple — to align with the local community’s vision for their future.
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Powering Family-Sustaining Jobs
December 2023
REC’s mission in economic development is simple — to align with the local community’s vision for their future.
‘I Became a Lineman to Help People’
December 2023
REC Crew Helps Bring Power to Village in Guatemala They’ve traversed the marshy tidewaters and the rocky heights of the Blue Ridge Mountains here in Virginia. They’ve restored power in the blazing heat under a blanket of humidity and in the freezing cold with heavy...
Caring for Our Communities
December 2023
REC, Members Partner to Make a Difference More than 32,000 REC members round up their electric bill each month, donate a set amount or make a onetime donation. Their generosity results...
REC Plans for the Future While Putting Members First
October 2023
Strategic vision shines light on Cooperative’s commitment to excellence. Putting Members First You’ve probably seen the stories: Utilities nationwide face pressure to improve the grid in preparation for an onslaught of electric-vehicle charging. At the same time, they...
REC Lineman Turned Data Analyst Designated as ‘Co-op Rising Star’
October 2023
Matt Fauver spent more than a decade suiting up in lineman gear, upgrading electrical equipment in the field and restoring outages after storms rolled through. He now uses that experience behind the scenes, parsing data and using analytics to prevent outages before...
Safeguard Your Home for Winter
October 2023
Ensure carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are working properly. If your detectors are battery-operated, replace the batteries annually. Test the detectors once a month and give them a good dusting to ensure the sensors are clear of dirt and debris. Inspect electrical...