Report of the Committee on Nominations
The Committee on Nominations, heretofore appointed by the Board of Directors of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative, submits the following report: The Committee met at the office of the Cooperative at 11:00 a.m., on the 25th of March, 2022 with eight (8) members present. The Committee selected Lee Baggett as Chairman and Jack Bull as […]
Employee Spotlight- Don Easom
During his time at Arkansas Valley, Don Easom has served the members in many different capacities. He started in 1985 on the Right-of-Way Crew and retired as the Manager of Operations. Don also served the members as an Apprentice Lineman, Journeyman, Foreman, Substation Coordinator and Right-of-Way Supervisor. He has been with the cooperative for almost […]
One Stop Shop: PJ’s Country Store Gets Wave Rural Connect
About 4.5 miles west of the Arkansas state line, on highway 83, sits PJ's Country Store. For the past twenty-six years, PJ's has remained a staple for the rural community of Monroe, Oklahoma. As a young man searching for entrepreneurial opportunities, Paul Larosa watched car after car cruise by while sitting on his front porch […]
Applying for the $2,500 Senior Scholarship
By Emily Staton The school year is quickly coming to an end, and Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation is officially accepting applications for its Senior Scholarship program. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to two outstanding students based on academic success and community/school involvement. Applicants must be high school seniors whose parents or guardians are […]
Prepare Your Home For Spring Weather
You are likely stuck in the mindset of how to be energy efficient while keeping your home warm. However, spring will soon be in the air and you need to start thinking about how to keep your home COOL while simultaneously saving energy. We are all looking forward to the days when we can open […]
Member Portal Scheduled for Maintenance
There will be scheduled maintenance for the member portal this evening beginning at 8:00pm and will last approximately 60 minutes. Online payments and outage reporting will be unavailable during this time. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
Use Your Generator Safely
Portable or permanently installed standby generators can come in handy during long-term power outages. However, if you do not know how to use them properly, they can be dangerous. Contact a qualified vendor or electrician to help you determine what generator is best suited to your needs. Before using, read and follow manufacturer’s instructions. If […]
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
If your lights go off during a storm, be prepared for the power outage. Assemble supplies to have on hand rather than rushing around when the storm is coming and waiting in long lines for milk or bread. Rotate your supplies to keep them fresh and use the following checklist to prepare for power outages: […]
WAVE Rural Connect Partners with City of Charleston to Bring Broadband into City Limits
Ozark, Ark. – WAVE Rural Connect, a subsidiary of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC), is proud to announce a partnership with the city of Charleston, Arkansas, to provide high-speed fiber broadband within the city limits. Construction of the zone will start immediately, with service expected to be available in late 2022. AVECC’s electric […]
Employee Spotlight- Roxie Smith
ROXIE SMITH Member Services Representative | 21.5 Years “I oversee the day-to-day operations for the Ozark Headquarters lobby and drive-thru where I assist members with billing, payments and any questions they may have concerning their energy usage. I apply memberships and deposits and help with capital credits. I also work with our collections team by sending […]
A Trip of a Lifetime – Youth Tour 2022
Arkansas Valley Electric will have two high school juniors participate in the 2022 Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid educational trip to Washington, D.C., from June 17-23. Students selected to participate will have an opportunity to earn a $5,000 scholarship. Applications are now open to all juniors enrolled at a local high school or homeschool whose parents […]
Go Paperless
No more misplaced bills and clutter with paperless billing from Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative! It’s easy, convenient, and FREE. No more keeping up with paper bills, checks, or stamps. Receive your bill by mail or email. Using Online Pay with Paperless Billing: Receive monthly email bill notices through e-bill Safe and secure – all online […]