Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Rate Selection Guide
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving 180,000+ accounts across 22 Virginia counties. REC offers AMI-based hourly interval data and PDF/CSV exports through its MyREC SmartHub portal, but does not currently support Green Button or a public API; third-party access runs through Virginia's Competitive Service Provider (CSP) framework and EDI.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-3 Small General Service | Commercial | $73.30/mo access (multi-phase) + $1.74-$10.52/kW demand + tiered energy; ESS energy $0.046-$0.068/kWh | Mid-size commercial accounts up to 200 kW |
| LP-1 Large Power Service | Industrial | $117.45/mo access + $1.17-$1.76/kW tiered delivery demand + ESS demand $8-$9/kW + tiered energy | Large C&I loads above 100 kW (firm) |
| HD-1 High Diversity | Industrial | Negotiated; per HD-1 Provisions Form (PCA exempt) | High-diversity loads above 500 kW |
| LP-3 Dedicated Substation | Industrial | Contract-specific; AS-1 rider applies (PCA exempt) | 5,000 kW industrial near a substation |
Market Overview
REC is a member-owned distribution cooperative regulated by the Virginia State Corporation Commission. There is no full retail choice; most members take bundled service from REC. Virginia's retail-access rules (20 VAC 5-312) permit eligible large customers to buy Electricity Supply Service from a licensed Competitive Service Provider while REC continues regulated distribution delivery.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
REC's distribution delivery rates were accepted for filing by the Virginia SCC effective October 1, 2024, with supply (ESS) charges and a Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) layered on. The PCA effective May 1, 2026 is $0.034291 per kWh (combined with the demand-response rider) and applies to all schedules except HD-1, LP-2, and LP-3. The C&I schedules below show verified delivery and supply charges from REC's filed tariffs.
Effective: October 1, 2024 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule B-3 — Small General Service | commercial | Multi-phase customers and single-phase customers exceeding 25 kW in 3+ of the prior 12 months; maximum 200 kW. | Access charge $44.30/mo single-phase or $73.30/mo multi-phase. Demand delivery $1.74/kW for the first 100 kW and $10.52/kW over 100 kW. Energy delivery tiered $0.02922 down to $0.01443 per kWh. ESS (REC supply) demand $1.50/kW summer, $0.50/kW winter; ESS energy tiered $0.06795 down to $0.04650 per kWh. PCA applies. | — |
| Schedule LP-1 — Large Power Service | industrial | Three-phase non-residential accounts with billing demand greater than 100 kW (firm rate). | Access charge $117.45/mo. Demand delivery tiered: $1.76/kW first 100 kW, $1.46/kW next 400 kW, $1.29/kW next 1,500 kW, $1.17/kW over 2,000 kW. Energy delivery tiered $0.02429 down to $0.01315 per kWh. ESS demand $9.00/kW (June-Sept) or $8.00/kW (Oct-May); ESS energy tiered $0.04772 down to $0.03900 per kWh. Voltage discounts of $0.26-$0.52/kW; 40% demand ratchet; PCA applies. | — |
| Schedule HD-1 — Large Power High Diversity Service | industrial | Three-phase non-residential accounts contracting for demand greater than 500 kW. | Negotiated high-diversity large-power rate with separate provisions; PCA does not apply. Specific charges are set per the HD-1 Provisions Form; contact a Key Accounts representative. See the filed HD-1 tariff for current values. | — |
| Schedule LP-3 — Large Industrial Served by Dedicated Substation | industrial | Three-phase non-residential accounts contracting for 5,000 kW within 5 miles of a substation. | Dedicated-substation large-industrial schedule governed by the LP-3 Provisions Form and an alternate-supplier cost-adjustment rider (AS-1); PCA does not apply. Charges are customer-specific; contact Key Accounts. See the filed LP-3 tariff for current values. | — |
| Schedule LP-2 — Closed Heavy Industrial Service | industrial | Industrial customers contracting for 10,000 kW or more served from a dedicated wholesale delivery point. | Closed heavy-industrial schedule served directly from REC's wholesale supplier's delivery point; PCA and Excess Facilities (EF) do not apply. Pricing is contract-specific. See the filed LP-2 tariff for structure and qualification. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Large industrial plant above 1 MW
High-demand three-phase loads should take Schedule LP-1 and aggressively manage the 15-minute peak that sets the demand ratchet.
LP-1's tiered demand pricing drops to $1.17/kW above 2,000 kW and offers voltage discounts; the 40% ratchet rewards consistent peak control.
- Pull hourly interval CSV from MyREC SmartHub to find peak windows.
- Evaluate primary-voltage service for the $0.26-$0.52/kW discount.
- Model HD-1 with Key Accounts if load diversity is high.
Mid-size commercial facility (50-200 kW)
Commercial accounts under 200 kW belong on Schedule B-3; watch the steep over-100-kW demand step.
B-3 demand jumps from $1.74/kW to $10.52/kW above 100 kW, so keeping peak demand near or below 100 kW yields outsized savings.
- Use SmartHub My Usage to confirm whether you cross 100 kW.
- If consistently above 100 kW, model LP-1 against B-3.
- Consider CS-1 if you can shed 50+ kW on call.
Energy manager needing automated data
Since REC has no public API or Green Button, plan for portal CSV exports or a CSP/EDI relationship for automated feeds.
Hourly interval CSV from SmartHub covers most analytics; automated machine-to-machine access requires CSP registration and EDI.
- Download hourly CSV monthly from My Usage.
- For automation, evaluate becoming or partnering with a licensed CSP.
- For one-off bulk data, submit authorized requests to office@myrec.coop.
Public sector / municipal account
Non-SCC-jurisdictional public entities (schools, municipal buildings, water/sewer plants) should evaluate Schedule 74.
Schedule 74 is purpose-built for county and municipal services and may be more favorable than general C&I schedules for qualifying public loads.
- Confirm eligibility with Key Accounts.
- Compare Schedule 74 to B-3/LP-1 for your load profile.
- Use the Schedule 74 calculator on REC's site.
Historical Rate Trends
REC's filed distribution delivery rates were accepted for filing by the Virginia SCC effective October 1, 2024. Supply costs are passed through monthly via the Power Cost Adjustment, which is updated periodically to reflect REC's wholesale power costs.
October 1, 2024
Distribution delivery rate schedules (B-3, LP-1, etc.) accepted for filing by the Virginia SCC.
n/aJanuary 1, 2026
REC announced lower overall rates for 2026 driven by reduced wholesale power costs.
n/aMay 1, 2026
Power Cost Adjustment set to $0.034291/kWh (combined with demand-response rider).
n/aOverall trend: REC lowered overall rates for 2026 per its January 2026 announcement, driven by lower wholesale power costs flowing through the PCA.
Next expected change: PCA updated periodically; next scheduled PCA factor reflected on bills was effective May 1, 2026 at $0.034291/kWh.
Cost Optimization Strategies
Because REC C&I bills are dominated by demand charges and the LP-1 ratchet, the highest-leverage strategies are peak-demand management, load-factor improvement, and taking advantage of voltage discounts and curtailable riders.
Manage 15-minute peak demand
For: B-3 and LP-1 accounts
Billing demand is set by the highest 15-minute interval each month, and LP-1 ratchets 40% of it forward for 11 months. Stagger equipment starts and shave peaks to lower demand charges.
Take the LP-1 voltage discount
For: LP-1 accounts capable of primary metering
Customers who take service at primary voltage (2-15 kV) earn a $0.26/kW discount, or $0.52/kW above 15 kV, by owning transformation.
Enroll in the Curtailable Service Rider (CS-1)
For: B-3 and LP-1 customers with flexible load
B-3 and LP-1 customers that can shed at least 50 kW during peak events can earn credits via CS-1.
Shop supply through a CSP
For: Eligible large C&I accounts
Because delivery and supply are unbundled, eligible large loads can procure ESS from a licensed CSP and pay REC only the delivery charges plus applicable riders.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Rappahannock Electric Cooperative interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a commercial or industrial REC member download interval usage data?▾
Log into MyREC SmartHub, open the My Usage tool, and use the green Download button below the chart to export hourly interval data as CSV for up to 12+ months. REC does not currently offer Green Button or a public API, so portal export (or an authorized direct request to office@myrec.coop) is the path for C&I data.
Which rate schedule applies to a large commercial or industrial REC account?▾
Three-phase non-residential accounts above 100 kW take Large Power Service (Schedule LP-1). Multi-phase accounts and single-phase accounts above 25 kW (up to 200 kW) take Small General Service (Schedule B-3). Larger loads use HD-1 (above 500 kW), LP-3 (5,000 kW served by dedicated substation), or LP-2 (10,000+ kW heavy industrial). Confirm classification with a Key Accounts representative.
Can a third-party energy manager access REC data on a customer's behalf?▾
Yes. Licensed Competitive Service Providers can receive usage data via ANSI X12 EDI after CSP registration and customer authorization. Non-CSP consultants can submit a signed customer authorization to office@myrec.coop for a custom export, which may carry a fee. There is no real-time API or OAuth flow.
Does REC separate delivery charges from supply charges?▾
Yes. REC tariffs break out Distribution Delivery charges (access, demand, energy delivery) from Electricity Supply Service (ESS) charges (demand and energy). Customers who shop supply through a CSP pay only the delivery charges to REC, plus applicable riders such as the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
How does REC determine billing demand for C&I accounts?▾
Billing demand is the highest average kW measured in any 15-minute interval during the month. Under LP-1 a demand ratchet applies: billing demand is the greatest of the current-month peak, 40% of the highest demand in the preceding 11 months, or 100 kW. A power-factor adjustment applies below 90% lagging.
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