If you want to establish a new electric account with Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative, come by one of the offices in person and fill out a residential or business application for membership.
When applying for electric service, the Cooperative requires a $25.00 membership fee and a $10.60 connect fee. The membership fee makes you a part owner of your own electric company - Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation.
In addition to the above fees, a security deposit may be required.
Small Commercial: The standard deposit is $250. The deposit must be paid in full with the application.
Residential: The standard deposit is $200.00. The deposit can be paid in full with the application or in installments: $100.00 due upon application and remainder in two $50.00 payments with first two bills. After 12 consecutive months of bill payments with no more than one late payment, your deposit and interest will be paid back to you.
Deposits may be waived by providing one of the following items:
For more information on deposits or how to apply for new service, to e-mail us or call one of our district offices.