Growing Our Communities

We recorded today’s episode via Zoom with Felicia Ainsa, Director of Economic Development to learn about how this position will benefit local communities within REC’s service territory.

Felicia explained what her goals are in this new position, how she will work with local businesses as well as new businesses to the area, and be a resource to localities as they grow their industry & infrastructure.

Driving Economic Development

The "Good News" team is back better than ever along with our series sponsor, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. Not only will we explore our region, local business and the initiatives that are taking places; but we'll learn more about REC and their impact on our Fredericksburg, VA community.

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A Day in the Life: Key Accounts Executive, Josh Johnson

Our conversation today with Josh Johnson, Key Accounts Executive with REC, included an overview of a typical day. Josh works with large corporations and industries to ensure reliability and serves, in many cases, as a liaison between the company and Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.

REC STORIES

With extreme cold temperatures expected this week, REC encourages members to remain prepared. Here are tips to staying safe and reducing the impact of...

PJM Cancels Transmission-Grid Warning

Sunday | January 25, 2026
UPDATE: PJM has canceled the transmission-level load curtailment warning for REC’s service area. At this time, REC is not required to implement any co...
During periods of extreme temperatures, the demand for electricity peaks. While REC’s local grid is performing as it should, the transmission grid ope...