In an effort to deploy electric school buses in rural communities, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative has joined the Beneficial Electrification League’s Electric School Bus initiative. In the nation’s 13,185 unified school districts, rural electric co-ops like REC...
It is with great sadness that A&N Electric Cooperative announces the passing of longtime board member Robert L. Nock. Nock has been a dedicated leader of the cooperative for 17 years and has made significant contributions to the local community. He was first...
Longtime Delaware Electric Cooperative President and CEO Bill Andrew has received top honors from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association for his groundbreaking leadership in establishing the Beat the Peak program that has caught on nationwide. Andrew, who...
My fingers ached for days. But I suppose that’s what you get when you try to stretch a 10-foot-long, chain-link fence beyond any reasonable bound. Let me back up. On March 5, more than 100 volunteers from electric cooperatives in 25 states participated in the 14th...
REC staffers join in the fun at a bowling event benefiting kids. (Photo Courtesy: REC)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Fredericksburg has been changing the lives of local children since 1967 by matching them with a one-on-one mentor. To help further their connections with the community and continue making meaningful matches, the organization hosts...
Caring for community is a core principle of all cooperatives, and, at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, that means giving back to groups that do so much to take care of those in need. Each year, REC awards grants to support emergency services, education and community...
