REC is committed to the communities we serve. Every year we award scholarships and grants, as well as participate in over 200 events throughout our service territory, sharing information about electric safety, energy efficiency and more.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

From farmers markets to county fairs you can often see your cooperative in the community making an impact.

THE POWER OF CHANGE

Members can donate to local charities through REC by rounding up their electric bill.

SCHOLARSHIPS

REC helps local high school seniors, trade school, and college students achieve their educational goals through community program scholarships.

YOUTH TOUR

Each year, students from REC’s service territory travel to Washington, D.C., to explore key issues in the electric industry and meet their members of Congress.

REQUEST A SPEAKER

The Cooperative has on staff knowledgeable experts who can speak to groups of all ages about a variety of topics.

REC STORIES

Three Poles, One Mission - Strengthening Reliability

Wednesday | September 11, 2024
Brad Good and his REC line crew headed out to the back country of Berryville on an overcast Thursday, where they replaced three aging poles.
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'You Need to Have a Plan': Family Recalls Fortune of Surviving Catastrophic Tornado

Thursday | September 5, 2024
The Swann family lost everything in February 2016 when a tornado roared through Essex County, leaving a sea of destruction in its wake. With September...
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'Without You Guys, We'd Be in the Dark'

Tuesday | September 3, 2024
Crews and contractors worked through the night to make repairs and restore power after severe storms caused widespread damage.
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