• REC continues to make investments in the grid and other needed equipment and technology. These expenses include important upgrades so that REC can provide the best service possible to our member owners.
  • REC, like other businesses and households, has faced significant increases due to rising inflation and supply chain constraints.
  • REC filed an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) in late October 2022 seeking approval to increase distribution rates by about 4%. There will be no change to the Access Fee.
  • Rates changed Jan. 1, 2023

What is the Impact on REC Members? What is Not Changing? Official Public Notice

REC STORIES

REC Crews Respond to Outages Caused by Powerful Wind Storm  

Sunday | February 16, 2025
REC crews are responding in force to restore power this evening after prolonged wind gusts of 50-plus-mph roared through Virginia on Sunday.
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REC: Prepare Now for Powerful Snowstorm

Monday | February 10, 2025
REC urges all members to prepare for the potential of widespread, prolonged power outages as a result of a major storm projected to drop several inche...
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REC Restores 90% of Outages from Winter Storm Freya

Saturday | February 8, 2025
As of noon on Saturday, REC has restored more than 90 percent of the power outages caused by Winter Storm Freya.
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