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

Will Winter Storm Create Power Outages?

Tuesday | December 15, 2020
A major winter storm is expected to hammer the western half of Virginia tomorrow with heavy wet snow and accumulating ice. Will it cause power outages...

REC Brings Cheer to Loisann’s Tree Trail

Thursday | December 10, 2020
REC works hard to keep the lights on, but that goes beyond the flip of a switch.

REC Brightens the Future for Local Students

Thursday | December 10, 2020
REC is a strong advocate for STEM education activities and programs.