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Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Aug 30, 2023

Energy 2023: JOHN D. HEWA

In late April, residents in Louisa and Goochland counties were connected to broadband internet through a partnership between Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Firefly Fiber Broadband and the two counties. The project’s completion marked significant progress in state efforts to digitally connect rural, underserved regions. Hewa, who became the cooperative’s president and CEO in 2020, e[...]

May 16, 2023

REC promotes principal engineering manager

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative has named Lee Brock as its principal engineering manager, the Fredericksburg-based utility announced Tuesday, In the new role, Brock will lead and coordinate engineering, design and construction for REC’s large-scale power projects and focus on response and service to new members in the large commercial and industrial space. Her team will also […]

These hybrid diesel-electric shuttle carriers are part of the Port of Virginia’s move to shift toward greener operations, with a goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Photo courtesy Port of Virginia
Apr 27, 2023

Going greener

The Port of Virginia is preparing for a greener future that includes less reliance on fossil fuels. It’s doing this by expanding its access to cleaner energy such as solar power; replacing older, diesel-fueled equipment with hybrid and all-electric alternatives; and supporting the region’s burgeoning offshore wind industry. In his April 2022 State of the […]

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