Cooperative Agreement DECR0000091

The Department of Energy Office of Cyber Security awarded Rappahannock Electric Cooperative a $2.302 million Cooperative Agreement on August 1, 2026, under the Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) program (CFDA 81.008) to provide direct support enabling eligible utilities to make significant modifications and investments that enhance the cybersecurity posture of electric utilities, as authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The award funds work performed in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with a period of performance extending through July 31, 2029. Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, a non-profit member-owned electric utility serving over 164,000 connections across 22 counties in Virginia, is the recipient. The CESER program supports research, development, and demonstration of tools and technologies that address risks to U.S. energy infrastructure from cybersecurity and physical threats, electromagnetic pulse, geomagnetic disturbances, and natural hazards; the intended outcome is next-generation protection, monitoring, detection, response, containment, and recovery capabilities for the energy sector.