REC is committed to the communities we serve. Every year we award scholarships and grants, as well as participate in over 200 events throughout our service territory, sharing information about electric safety, energy efficiency and more.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

From farmers markets to county fairs you can often see your cooperative in the community making an impact.

THE POWER OF CHANGE

Members can donate to local charities through REC by rounding up their electric bill.

SCHOLARSHIPS

REC helps local high school seniors, trade school, and college students achieve their educational goals through community program scholarships.

YOUTH TOUR

Each year, students from REC’s service territory travel to Washington, D.C., to explore key issues in the electric industry and meet their members of Congress.

REQUEST A SPEAKER

The Cooperative has on staff knowledgeable experts who can speak to groups of all ages about a variety of topics.

REC STORIES

REC Lineman Turned Data Analyst Designated as 'Co-op Rising Star'

Thursday | September 14, 2023
Matt Fauver spent more than a decade suiting up in lineman gear, upgrading electrical equipment in the field and restoring outages after storms rolled...
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2023 Clarke County Fair

Friday | August 18, 2023
REC employees mingled with community members at the Clarke County Fair.
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18,000-Plus Member-Owners Participate in REC’s Annual Meeting

Thursday | August 10, 2023
More than 18,000 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) member-owners elected three of their peers to the Cooperative’s Board of Directors by returni...
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