Apply Today: Trip to our Nation’s Capital – Youth Tour
by Emily Reames Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) will select high school juniors to participate in the 2025 Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid educational trip to Washington, D.C., June 13-19, 2026. Students selected will receive a $500 scholarship from AVECC as well as an opportunity to earn a $5,000 scholarship from the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. […]
Closed for New Year’s Day & Annual Billing Maintenance
All AVECC and Wave Rural Connect Offices will be closed on January 1, 2026, in celebration of New Year's Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Friday, January 2, 2026. Year-End Scheduled Maintenance Notice: Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation will undergo year-end system maintenance from 8 p.m. on December 31 through 11 a.m. on […]
AVECC Celebrates Christmas
All AVECC and Wave Rural Connect Offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, in celebration of Christmas. Offices will resume regular business hours on Friday, December 26, 2025.
2025 Christmas Cookbook – AVECC Member Services
From our family to yours! Our AVECC Member Services team gathered their cherished holiday recipes and poured them into a special cookbook, just for you. We believe the best memories are made around the table, and we hope these recipes bring you and your loved ones as much joy as they bring ours. Wishing you […]
Round Up for Change
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative members can opt to enroll in the voluntary Roundup for Change program. In this program, your utility bill will “round up” to the next highest dollar amount.The average contribution per program participant is just $6.00 per year. However, approximately $20,000 is raised each year and awarded by AVECC to its members […]
Giving Back, One Pound at a Time
by Barbara Jenkins For Arkansas Valley Electric, providing power is only one aspect of our mission. The cooperative believes in changing our communities one family at a time. The 2nd annual Beef Giveaway brings together community entities including the county's extension service, county fair, FFA/4-H and cooperative members across the River Valley. This year's Beef Giveaway is rooted in […]
2025 Employee of the Year Announced
Each year, this award recognizes peers who embody dedication and excellence, as voted on by their fellow employees.Please join us in congratulating AVECC's 2025 Employee of the Year, Rick Radley!Rick has been with the cooperative for 22 years and currently serves as the Operations Superintendent at our Van Buren District. Listen to Rick's appearance on […]
Bryce Falleur: 2025 Christmas Card Winner
By Emily Reames The Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) is honored to announce Bryce Falleur, a 4th grader at Oliver Springs Elementary in Van Buren, Arkansas, as the winner of the 2025 AVECC Christmas Card Coloring Contest. Bryce’s winning design, titled “Elves on the Line,” will be proudly displayed on the front of AVECC's official 2025 […]
Mail your letter to Santa!
Our mailbox is just in from the Northpole. Come see us at our Headquarters Office in Ozark to mail your letter to Santa. Be sure to include your mailing address. We hear he writes back…😉📝🎅
AVECC Teacher Appreciation Award Recipients
Each year, Arkansas Valley Electric (AVECC) recognizes the critical role of our local educators. We are proud to announce the recipients of the highly competitive, 2025 Teacher Appreciation Award, honoring four outstanding teachers. The award recognizes teachers across the River Valley who serve their school, students, fellow teachers, and community with the utmost respect, dedication, […]
Field to Table: Venison
Join us on The Co-op Cookin' Show as we honor the rich culture of deer hunting in the River Valley. We are transforming venison into a meal that tells a story: the story of the hunt, the heritage, and the heart of rural living. Venison Meatloaf Arkansas Living Magazine January 2024 By Scott Thielemier Meatloaf: […]
Easy ways to conserve energy on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is about making delicious food and spending quality time with loved ones, but it can also be a time of high energy usage leading to a high electric bill. With a few minor adjustments, you can save energy and help to lower your electric bill with these tips: • Maximize your oven’s heat by […]