• 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

Co-op Returns $13 Million in Capital Credits to Member-Owners

Thursday | June 4, 2020
When REC member-owners receive their electric bills this month, they will find their portion of $13 million in a cash back credit. REC’s Board of Dire...
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REC's CEO Announces Retirement, Board Names Successor

Tuesday | June 2, 2020
Today, Kent D. Farmer announced his retirement as president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of REC, effective August 1, 2020.
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Vice President Elected to Leadership Positions

Thursday | May 28, 2020
John Hewa, REC's chief operating officer and vice president of corporate services, has been elected as the U.S. Energy Storage Association (ESA) board...
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