Together With You

Together With You

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’

‘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

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...

The Little Pig That Could

The Little Pig That Could

Electric cooperative CFO’s daughter, 9, writes debut book May 2025 by Mark Thomas, Contributing Writer When young Kaylee Lynn Bullock met Esme, a spirited black piglet with a soft pink snout, it was love at first sight. Esme was born at the farm next to Kaylee’s...

“Tomato, Tomahto”

“Tomato, Tomahto”

Don’t call the whole thing off! Try these juicy tomato recipes! May 2025 Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes recipe courtesy of Family Features/Culinary.net Ingredients: 24-48 cherry tomatoes 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 medium cucumber,...

A Time for Trees

A Time for Trees

Throwing positive shade onto summer gardens May 2025 by Scott Burell, Contributing Columnist I’m a pushover for great small trees. They create microclimates, providing cool shade where there was once only hot, blazing sun. They also serve as focal points, specimens...