To establish a new electric account with Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative:
- Complete a "Apply for New Service" form online, or come by one of the offices in person and fill out a residential or business (select in drop-down) application for membership.
Associated Fees
When applying for electric service, the Cooperative requires:
- $25.00 membership fee
- $10.00 connect fee
- In addition to the above fees, a security deposit may be required.
The membership fee makes you a part owner of your own electric company – Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation.
Security Deposits
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. Your deposit with interest will be refunded after 12 consecutive on-time payments (NO late payments within a 12 month period).
Deposits may be waived by providing one of the following items:
- A letter of credit from your previous electric utility reflecting good payment history.
- A present member of Arkansas Valley Electric with a good credit standing with the Cooperative can sign as a Third Party Guarantee for the new member.
- NO DEPOSITS required with PrePay!
Contact us for more information on deposits or how to apply for new service.
NOTES:
- Other than new construction, please do not submit this application prior to 14 calendar days of the date you would like service connected.
- After the form is submitted, a member service representative will contact you for further information, instructions, and/or payment while processing your request.
- Please have the location or meter number readily available when applying.
- Requests received after 4:30 PM will be processed the next business day.
