Board of Directors: Call for Nominations

Three (3) positions on the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) Board of Directors will be elected at the Cooperative's Annual Meeting on Aug. 5, 2026. To obtain the candidate nomination packet, visit myrec.coop/directorelections. Completed applications are due by 5 p.m. on by April 24, 2026.

 

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Why Your Electric Bill May Look Different During Extreme Cold 

If your electric bill looks different this month, you’re not alone. It doesn’t mean you did anything wrong, and it doesn’t reflect any changes to your REC electric rates. Extreme cold, like we’ve had this winter, changes how both homes and the electric system operate, even when daily routines stay the same.

 

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Rebuilding and Restoring Power in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica's electric infrastructure last autumn. America's electric cooperatives answered the island nation's call for help, in part with a crew of linemen led by REC Director - Safety and Security Officer John Medved. 

 

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Discovery Bay

 

 

power of community tour

March Events

MARCH 14
Maker Energy Faire—Culpeper County Schools
Culpeper
 

MARCH 32
Greene County Parks & Recreation Touch a Truck and Easter Egg-stravaganza
Greene County Community Park
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

 

MARCH 27
Annual Twilight Egg-Stravagant Candy Hunt
The Meadow Event Park, Doswell
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

 

MARCH 28
Culpeper Con
Culpeper County Library
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cooperative Living

 

REC STORIES

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...

Keeping Cozy for Less

Wednesday | January 7, 2026
With a few strategic adjustments and smart habits, you can maintain a cozy home while managing your energy use and costs.

Tips to Prepare for a Winter Storm

Wednesday | January 7, 2026
We’re in the depths of the winter, when what we love about the season can also be what we hate. Are you prepared for an outage — especially one that c...