Beyond the Flags: Five Lines VA811 May Not Mark
Date: August 12, 2026Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540) 891-5908, news@myrec.coop Beyond the Flags: Five Lines VA811 May Not Mark Fredericksburg, VA. – This week’s VA811 Day is designed to remind commonwealth residents to contact Virginia 811 before starting any project that disturbs the ground. Submitting a request at VA811.com or by calling 811 gives utility
Severe Storms Cause Widespread Outages Across REC’s Service Territory
Date: Aug. 10, 2026Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540)-891-5908, news@myrec.coopSevere Storms Cause Widespread Outages Across REC’s Service Territory Fredericksburg, Va. — A powerful line of thunderstorms moved through Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) entire service territory late this afternoon and into the evening, bringing intense rain and strong winds and causing widespread
Director Elections, Growth Updates Shape 2026 REC Annual Meeting
Date: August 6, 2026Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540) 891-5908, news@myrec.coop Director Elections, Growth Updates Shape 2026 REC Annual Meeting More than 16,500 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) member-owners participated in the 2026 director elections by designating their proxy or joining the virtual Annual Meeting on Aug. 5. Member-owners elected three
Albemarle County Student to Represent Virginia on NRECA Youth Leadership Council
Date: July 31, 2026Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540) 891-5908, news@myrec.coop Photo: Noreen Ndonde YLC 02: Noreen Ndonde, a Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) Youth Tour student from Albemarle County, represented Virginia at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Associations 2026 Youth Leadership Council. Albemarle County Student to Represent Virginia on
Crews Restore Power Overnight to More Than 95% of Storm-Affected Members Across REC Territory
Date: August 11, 2026Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540) 891-5908, news@myrec.coop Photo 01: Crews replaced 13 poles overnight as part of REC’s restoration effort after storms caused more than 7,000 outages across the Cooperative’s 22-county service territory Monday. Photo 02: Crews restored 95% of 7,000 outages overnight as part of REC’s restoration efforts after storms caused
Beat the Heat – Save on Your Energy Bill With These Tips
Date: July 29, 2026Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540) 891-5908, news@myrec.coop Beat the Heat – Save on Your Energy Bill With These Tips FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — As temperatures climb across the region, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) reminds members that a few simple changes can make a big difference, not just for comfort, but for your energy bill. With summer heat in full
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