Every day, we're working to provide you with reliable electric service, and that means making significant investments in strengthening the power grid.

This year alone, we are projected to upgrade or replace over 6,000 utility poles. But we aren't just replacing them—we're improving them! These new poles are taller, stronger and sturdier, and they are designed to boost capacity and improve reliability.

We’re also expanding additional infrastructure to meet your needs. By the end of 2024, we will have installed more than 800 overhead transformers and 1,200 padmount transformers, ensuring our system is ready to meet the growing demand for power.

Trees cause 70% of all power outages, so our certified arborists and foresters have been working with property owners to identify and remove hazardous trees. So far this year, we’ve removed over 1,800 of these high-risk trees.

Plus, to prevent vegetation from interfering with power lines, we have over 150 tree trimmers inspecting and pruning overgrowth, clearing 830 miles of right-of-way already this year!

At REC, we’re always looking for ways to better serve you. Thank you for being a valued member!

Learn more about our reliability initiatives!

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