REC Clears Winter Storm Fern With Limited Impacts; Urges Continued Cold-Weather Preparedness
Fredericksburg, Va. — Winter Storm Fern has moved through Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s service territory with limited impacts. However, extreme cold expected over the next few days could still lead to outages and other disruptions.“We were very fortunate that conditions were not nearly as bad as we had prepared for, and we appreciate that our member-owners prepared as well,” said Casey Hollins, REC’s managing director of communications and public relations. “But we also want to urge our member-owners
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Prepares for Multi-Day Power Outages
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Prepares for Multi-Day Power Outages Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is actively monitoring the significant winter weather system projected to result in wet snow and ice accumulations across its service territory. Joining REC’s workforce are a large number of electric cooperative crews from other states and contractors. REC’s full team and restoration materials will be pre-staged by Saturday. “Based on weather predictions, REC is
APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN FOR VMDAEC 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS
Date: Jan. 15, 2026 Contact: Sam Brumberg scholarship@vmdaec.com APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN FOR VMDAEC 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS Fredericksburg, Va. — Each year, the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) Education Scholarship Foundation awards $1,500 scholarships, in addition to other awards. The scholarships are open to high school seniors or those graduating from home school in 2026 who are entering
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JOHN HEWA ASKS REGIONAL LEADERS FOR CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP AND ACTION TO PREPARE FOR VIRGINIA'S ENERGY FUTURE
Date: Jan. 12, 2026 Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540) 891-5908, news@myrec.coop Photo: John Hewa, President and CEO of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, urges action at the REC Community Energy Forum in Culpeper. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JOHN HEWA ASKS REGIONAL LEADERS FOR CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP AND ACTION TO PREPARE FOR VIRGINIA'S ENERGY FUTURE Fredericksburg, Va. -
FUNDING AVAILABLE TO NONPROFITS THROUGH RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE'S THE POWER OF CHANGE
FUNDING AVAILABLE TO NONPROFITS THROUGH RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE'S THE POWER OF CHANGE Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) invites nonprofit organizations to apply for funding from the Cooperative’s The Power of Change program. Through The Power of Change, REC members give voluntarily to support nonprofits that support those in need. In 2025, The Power of Change provided more than $237,000 to 71 nonprofits that provided services across twenty-two counties in Viriginia.
RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE OFFERS $20,000 IN STUDENT COLLEGE AND CAREER OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026
Date: Jan. 5, 2026 Contact: Terri Bevers Community Engagement Specialist (540) 891-5912, community@myrec.coop RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE OFFERS $20,000 IN STUDENT COLLEGE AND CAREER OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026 Seventeen students of families or guardians of member-owners can qualify for the scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is offering $20,000
REC ANNOUNCES LOWER POWER COST ADJUSTMENT FOR 2026
Date: Dec. 31, 2025 Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540) 891-5908, news@myrec.coop FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: REC ANNOUNCES LOWER POWER COST ADJUSTMENT FOR 2026 Fredericksburg, Va. - Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has announced that the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) rate for its member-owners will be slightly lower in 2026. The adjustment is estimated to decrease the typical
