Category: REC

Power Up Your Safety This May: National Electrical Safety Month
For more information, visit REC’s safety resources at myrec.coop/safety.

REC Volunteers Take Action to Keep Louisa Clean
Twenty-two employee volunteers from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative collected 34 bags of roadside litter April 15.

The Power of Change benefits 40 nonprofits
Currently, more than 37,000 member-owners participate by rounding up their electric bill to the next whole dollar.

REC Lineworkers to Compete at 2026 Gaff-n-Go Rodeo
Gaff-n-Go brings together lineworkers from across the region and beyond to compete in traditional lineworker tasks.

REC grant helps breathe new life into Browntown community center kitchen
A $5,000 grant is helping spark a much larger effort to modernize a well-worn but heavily used kitchen at the Browntown Community Center — a space that has quietly served as the backbone of community life in Gooney Valley for decades.

Increase in Electric Bill Driven by Higher Power Costs
Beginning May 1, REC members will see an increase in the power cost adjustment (PCA), which reflects the cost of electricity REC purchases on its members’ behalf.

The Efficient Half-Dozen: 6 spring projects to lower your energy use before summer
Spring is one of the best times of year to work on home efficiency.

Before You Climb: Ladder Safety Starts on the Ground
It’s a good time to remember that ladder safety starts before your foot ever leaves the ground. The right ladder, a quick inspection and a safe setup all matter.

REC Honors Lineworkers for Their Essential Role in Powering Growing Communities
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), along with cooperatives across the nation recognizes the dedication, skill and sacrifice of its lineworkers throughout the month of April each year.

Six Electrical Safety Tips for Smarter Home Improvement
The good news is that most of those risks can be reduced with a few simple safety steps.









