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

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