REC works hard every day to provide its members with safe, reliable electricity. REC regularly plans projects to upgrade power lines. Upgrades can more than double the capacity compared with the old lines and improve service reliability. In addition, these upgrades give crews the opportunity to restore service through load transfers, something that's not possible without replacing lines.

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

Managing trees, maintaining reliability and improving natural habitat.

SMART GRID

Innovative technology meets the increasing demand for energy.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

From maintenance to inspections and large-scale projects we remain focused on reliability.

REC STORIES

Planning Ahead to Keep Energy Reliable and Costs Manageable

Monday | September 1, 2025
The bottom line is the cost to make sure enough electricity is available during peak demand times is going up. As members, your voices matter. We enco...
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Public Service Announcement: Click or call VA811

Monday | August 11, 2025
National 811 Day is August 11 (8/11), a great reminder to click va811.com or call 811 to check for underground utility lines every time before you dig...
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Meet the CARE Charity Board: Tootie Rinker

Tuesday | August 5, 2025
Tootie Rinker may have spent much of her childhood overseas, but her roots run deep in Winchester, VA.
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