Grady Wins REC Region II Director Spot
August 17, 2010 by Edward Leonard

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Although Marmet will not be joining the REC Board of Directors this term, he said that he plans to stay active on the Cypress Creek Power Station issue.

“Despite the fact that I am disappointed that I won’t be joining the board, I am encouraged by the conversations I had with the CEO and other board members at Saturday’s Annual Meeting. They have assured me that their top priority is improving energy efficiency measures within the coop, so I look forward to seeing these new programs implemented within the coming year. As a REC member, I would also like to see the newly-elected board make a firm commitment to transparency and accountability in its decision-making, particularly regarding financial decisions. It is my hope that the board members recognize that REC members care about our coop and are invested in its future, and share my concern about the proposed $6 billion Hampton Roads coal plant and its effects on both REC and the town of Dendron. I hope to have the opportunity to work closely with the board and the membership at large as we build a sustainable energy future for REC and the Commonwealth” Marmet said

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