Together With You
REC’s mission in economic development is simple — to align with the local community’s vision for their future.
Powering Family-Sustaining Jobs
REC’s mission in economic development is simple — to align with the local community’s vision for their future.
‘I Became a Lineman to Help People’
REC Crew Helps Bring Power to Village in Guatemala They’ve traversed the marshy tidewaters and the rocky heights of the Blue Ridge Mountains here in Virginia. They’ve restored power in the blazing heat under a blanket of humidity and in the freezing cold with heavy...
Caring for Our Communities
REC, Members Partner to Make a Difference More than 32,000 REC members round up their electric bill each month, donate a set amount or make a onetime donation. Their generosity results...
Say Cheese: Special Spring Edition
A collection of spring images showcasing the season’s beauty as seen through the lenses of Cooperative Living readers. [gallery columns="1" main_size="full" fx="fade" pause="1" strip-style="thumbs" controls="show" style="strip-below" link="post" size="full"...
A Little Nutty
Virginia peanuts are the star of these vintage recipes.
An April State of Mind
Not a “porch day” goes by that I don’t think of a serendipitous gift that made one April a month to remember through the ages.
From Pit to Pier
The Fishin’ Pig was born from the merger of two restaurants: one rooted in Memphis-style barbecue, the other in fresh seafood. They feature diverse food offerings and multiple locations throughout Virginia.
Where Miracles Bloom
“My backyard is a playground for all the beautiful things in nature,” says Moorefield.









