Advancement

Empowering Members and Communities

Across counties from King William to Warren, we're helping improve quality of life, thanks to a stronger, smarter grid that powers both electricity and internet access.
 

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Bringing the Internet Home:
How REC Transformed Life for One Greene County Family

To REC and the teams that helped bring broadband to her family, Hill has one simple message: “Thank you. I appreciate it so much. You guys have made my day — or made my year actually — and having it available now, it's been awesome.”

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Advancement by the Numbers

  • $1.47M+ in revenue from pole attachments in 2024. 
  • 8,400+ members connected through broadband partnerships. 
  • $4.2M+ in revenue from dark fiber leases in 2024. 

Digging Deeper: Additional Resources

  • Make-ready construction is enabling REC to upgrade its electric system to improve reliability at a much faster pace while also enabling REC and its partners to build a fiber network bringing broadband to unserved and underserved communities.
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Bridging the Digital Divide

REC STORIES

President and CEO John Hewa continues to engage local leaders in taking action to ensure Virginia’s energy future.
Jaylin Margerum is a high school senior who plans to make trades a career. Girl Power Camp practically sold her on it. Margerum was one of 49 young wo...

Understanding Today’s Energy Costs

Wednesday | January 7, 2026
Affordability is top of mind for many, including REC member-owners. Why are energy costs increasing? How is REC keeping costs down? Hear from REC Pres...