BARC Electric News

April 25, 2026

May Rate Adjustment

Rate Update Effective May 1, 2026 On May 1, 2026, members will see an increase in monthly bills. This is a direct pass-through cost from our not-for-profit wholesale power provider, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC). The PCA (Power Cost Adjustment)...
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March 14, 2026

Outage Update – March 13, 2026

Crews are on site for the outage in McDowell and on Jackson Road and are working to restore power.
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February 20, 2026

BARC Celebrates 1 Million Hours Without a Lost-Time Accident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2026   CONTACT: Amanda Cunningham PHONE: (540) 679-6851 EMAIL: acunningham@barcelectric.com Safety isn’t just a priority for BARC, it’s a core value.    In December 2025, BARC Electric Cooperative and BARC Connects proudly announced a major milestone: 1...
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