Protecting the Power Lines & Keeping Communities Beautiful

We recorded today’s episode via Zoom with Cindy Musick, Director of Vegetation Management to learn about REC’s efforts to protect the power lines and provide reliability through sustainable and environmentally conscious means of vegetation management.

For more information about REC’s efforts, visit our page on Vegetation management

To hear more podcasts in the We Are REC podcast series, click here: https://theriver953.com/wearerec/

Top Priority: Member and Employee Safety

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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Leadership Lessons

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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Rappahannock Electric Cooperative CEO, John Hewa

We pre-recorded today’s conversation via Zoom with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s new CEO, John Hewa.

John explained the basics of the electric industry, REC’s business model, REC’s commitment to our local communities through a variety of ways and how they are working to be a community partner.

Preparing Infrastructure for Community Growth

We recorded today’s episode via Zoom with John Arp, Vice President of Engineering, Operations & Power Supply for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative to learn how REC is working to manage and upgrade the electric infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing communities.

He explains that through the use of innovative technology, REC is planning for the future needs of businesses and residents.

A Day in the Life of a Lineman: Why a Co-op Career

We recorded today’s episode via Zoom with Foreman, Tim Campbell and Will Jordan, Journeyman for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative to learn about a day in the life of a lineman.

Tim walked us through the different crews, the responsibilities and told us a bit about his history with REC. Will shared why he chose this career and explained the different steps an apprentice lineman must complete on his way to becoming fully certified & trained.

Representing the Membership & Serving on the Board

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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Community Impact: Giving Back

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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Innovative and Reliable Solutions

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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The Energy Co-op of the Future: REC 2.0

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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REC STORIES

A powerful line of thunderstorms moved through REC's entire service territory late this afternoon and into the evening, bringing intense rain and stro...
More than 16,500 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) member-owners participated in the 2026 director elections by designating their proxy or joini...
The electric industry is entering a period unlike anything we’ve experienced in decades. Demand for electricity is growing rapidly, costs are increasi...