Reliability

Delivering Power When You Need It Most

With reliability at the core of our mission, we continued investing in technology and infrastructure to keep power flowing - safely and efficiently. 

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Shannon Adams

Reliability You Can Count On: 
A Member's View of REC's Commitment to Service

"I’ve never lived anywhere where electricity was this reliable,” she said. “It’s clear that REC is committed to its members, and I know my bill isn’t just paying for power — it’s supporting the work that REC does every day to improve reliability for us."

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Reliability by the Numbers

  • $19.2 million invested in reliability improvements. 
  • 6,000 poles added or replaced. 
  • 34,800+ poles inspected with drones.
  • 6,000+ hazard trees removed. 
  • 9,000 animal guards added to prevent power disruptions. 
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Reliability in Action

REC STORIES

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.