GROWTH

Investing Today to Power Tomorrow

From agriculture to manufacturing, our territory is attracting investment and opportunity. In 2024, REC supported dozens of development partnerships and connected over 4,000 new members.
 

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Powering Progress:
How REC is Fueling Louisa County's Growth

“REC shows up — consistently, authentically, and with purpose. They’ve helped us power more than lights. They’ve helped power economic progress.”

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Growth by the Numbers

  • 4,044 new meters added. 
  • 20 GW load forecasted for future data centers. 
  • $44 million state and federal grants. 
  • 28 economic development partnerships supported. 

Business is Booming -- and REC is Supporting Positive Growth

REC delivered more than 4 billion GW of power in 2024. Behind the scenes with significant growth forecast over the coming years. 

Learn how REC’s Economic Development team works to support development in counties that want to grow. 

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REC STORIES

REC Lineman Graduates to the Next Level

Tuesday | November 10, 2020
REC lineman, Eric Butler, was among 21 line workers from nine electric cooperatives in Virginia who graduated from apprentice to journeyman status fol...

The Power of Change at Work

Monday | November 9, 2020
Due to the generosity of over 27,000 REC member-owners, 11 local organizations were recently awarded grants totaling more than $74,200.

Gentlemen, Start Your (Electric) Vehicle!

Wednesday | November 4, 2020
REC's EV makes car show appearance