REC is a member-owned utility that provides electric service to nearly 170,000 connections in portions of 22 Virginia counties. Your cooperative provides power for member-owners from the Blue Ridge …

For more information about how power is restored, go to the REC Outage Center.

Jan 25, 2026 · Whether you’re building a new home, moving into or out of the REC service territory, we’re here for you. We make starting, transferring or stopping service easy.

Find more information on REC's board, its responsibilities, and the Cooperative's governance. In addition gain quick and easy access to other important documents about your Cooperative.

At REC, safety is our top priority and it should be yours as well. Do you know how to keep yourself and your family safe around a downed power line or how to safely use a generator during a power outage?

Lobbies at REC’s offices are open for walk-up visits or appointments. If you need to make a payment in person, payments can be made at the kiosks at each office.

Vegetation Management Trees are one of the major causes of power outages in areas with overhead utility lines. REC works hard maintaining its rights of way near overhead lines to provide safe and …

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CONVENIENT, Easy To Use Payment Choices Making your electric bill payment with REC is simple. Choose the payment option most convenient for you and your lifestyle. In addition to convenient …

HANOVER Below are specific locations where REC is actively working to restore power in HANOVER COUNTY: