AVECC Celebrates Labor Day
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2nd, 2024, in honor of Labor Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd.
Intern Spotlight – Eli Matthews
As a Muldrow native and student at Oklahoma State University's Institute of Technology, Eli interned at AVECC's Van Buren District this past spring. This opportunity was Eli’s first internship, and he anticipates to graduate with an Associates in Applied Science as a High Voltage Line Technician in 2025. "It was an incredible experience," he shared. […]
Intern Spotlight – Wesley Garrett
As a Poteau native and student at Oklahoma State University's Institute of Technology, Wesley interned at AVECC's Pocola District this past spring. He anticipates to graduate with an Associates in Applied Science as a High Voltage Line Technician in 2025.Wesley shared the inspiration that guided his career path, “I have family and friends that are […]
$2,500 Teacher Appreciation Award – Now Open for Nominations
Arkansas Valley Electric’s annual $2,500 Teacher Appreciation Award is now open. Our Cooperative values education and recognizes the importance of dedicated teachers. We want to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication to living out the mission of “Changing the Communities We Serve.” Any public education K-12 teacher working in the Arkansas Valley Electric […]
$4,000 Donation To CSCDC
Each year, AVECC members have the opportunity to participate in a community-focused initiative called Round Up for Change (RUFC). RUFC allows members to round up their bills to the nearest dollar, with the extra cents going directly to assist fellow AVECC members who need assistance with their monthly electric bills. It's a simple yet powerful […]
AVECC Supporting the Architects of Our Future
An inspiring day as we gear up for the new school year! We were honored to host a dynamic professional development session for nearly 500 dedicated teachers from the Guy Fenter Co-op, featuring an empowering conversation with the incredible Mr. Chris Failla. Our teachers are the architects of our future, and we are committed to […]
Today’s Power, Inc. Partners with University of Arkansas to Advance Habitat Preservation through Solar Energy
Today's Power, Inc. Partners with University of Arkansas to Advance Habitat Preservation through Solar Energy In a significant move towards understanding and enhancing the relationship between renewable energy and environmental preservation, the University of Arkansas (UofA) received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) in 2023. The grant is […]
Intern Spotlight – Ruthie Qualls
Ruthie Qualls, an incoming Freshman at Central Baptist College in Conway, Arkansas is an Education major. She is interning this summer at AVECC Headquarters in Ozark in the Multimedia department. “The reason I pursued this internship is because I wanted to learn all that I could about multimedia. I think there is so much to […]
The Towns AVECC Calls Home
by Kendell Friemel Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation proudly serves 14 counties across Arkansas and Oklahoma. Our dedicated employees reside and work in these counties, which we proudly call home, including the four towns where our offices are located. If you visit any of these towns, here are some favorite attractions worth exploring. Ozark In […]
Keep Your Bills Low as Temperatures Rise
It’s the dreaded Dog Days of Summer the temperature outside is rising, but that doesn’t mean that your utility bills have to. Heat may overwhelm your air conditioning unit during the hot summer months causing it to run frequently and increase your cooling costs. However, there are steps you can take to make your home […]
More than Meets the Eye: River Valley Festivals
by Ruthie Qualls The River Valley is home to unique festivals and events that honor and highlight some of the most important things that locals hold dear to their hearts: a rich history, supporting local business, and most importantly fellowship amongst the community. While each festival is focused on a different subject, the idea of […]
Intern Spotlight – Kendell Friemel
Kendell Friemel is interning as a multimedia intern at Arkansas Valley Electric this summer. Kendell was born and raised in Paris, which is where she also graduated high school. She is currently a senior at Southern Arkansas University and is majoring in agriculture business. Although Kendell is not living in her hometown anymore, she still […]