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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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Planting Seeds for the Future

Thursday | April 28, 2022
On April 28, fourth grade students at Bowling Green Elementary School celebrated Arbor Day by planting two trees at the school’s playground.

REC Lights the Path for Local Students

Tuesday | April 26, 2022
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) attended the Fredericksburg Chamber’s Workforce Now intern expo.

Cheering from the Sidelines

Monday | April 25, 2022
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) engaged with members at the Spotsylvania County Education Foundation’s 5K fundraiser.