Raymond William "Ray" Cordts was a longtime director on Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative's board of directors and a steward of the community. Ray began his banking career in 1969 and most recently served as a Senior Vice President of Lakeland Bank. Ray was known affectionately as "Mr.

Through the Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative Goodwin Scholarship, each year Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative offers up to two $2,000.00 scholarships to students pursuing college after graduation. Applicants must be current high school seniors and be able to furnish necessary essay, transcripts, recommendations, and other required information through the application form below. To apply, complete the application form below by March 7th, 2025.

Not every CEO went to college and no degree guarantees a big bank account. A multitude of high-paying, skilled trade jobs are available in plumbing, electrical, healthcare, and more! These roles are in high demand, pay extremely well, and are vital to our communities.

On hot summer days, we all try to beat the heat!

High temperatures bring with them high demand for electricity. Longtime members may be familiar with Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative's "Summer Energy Savings" messages featuring photos of animals trying their best to keep cool.

There are currently no ongoing correction drives

At Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative, we work hard to stay on top of the ever-changing landscape of new technology. One of the most important technological innovations of the last few years has been electric vehicles, or "EVs." This technology has been evolving rapidly and stands to change the way that drivers will use their vehicles and the way that electric utilities will do business.

Trees, branches, and other vegetation are the #1 cause of blinks and outages on Sussex REC's system. To help ensure that Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative can provide its members with the highest quality of service at the lowest possible cost, we maintain an aggressive vegetation management program aimed at keeping our lines clear and power flowing.