Ways to Save on Fuel
by Emily Staton With the influx in the cost of fuel in the last few months, it's time to rethink our driving habits and pinch pennies when we can. Below are a few helpful ways to cut down on your trips to the fuel pumps. 1. Reduce Unnecessary Idle Time When a […]
AVECC Celebrates the 4th of July
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022 in honor of Independence Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
All About LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and is operated by community action agencies. LIHEAP offers payment assistance to qualifying individuals and families, which alleviates some of the burden created by the costs of heating in winter months and cooling in summer months. These […]
The Importance and Plight of Pollinators
Pollinator Week is June 20-26 By Casey Shepard, SEA Environmental Engineer, AECC Over the past few years, you may have heard about the “plight of the pollinators.” This phrase refers to major population declines that many pollinating species, including the iconic monarch butterfly, have faced over recent decades. What can we do to save […]
Flying High: A Look at AVECC’s Drone Team
By: Barbara Jenkins, AVECC Multimedia Specialist Whether bringing high-speed internet to rural homes or providing quality care after the storm, Arkansas Valley Electric is committed to upholding the 85-year-old promise we made to our members and continue to reimagine that promise for today's members and tomorrow's generations. AVECC's drone program is one of the many […]
What is Net Metering?
Ever see an electrical term and aren't sure exactly what it means? It happens to everyone! That's why we're here to help. Net metering is a term that is used when discussing solar and other renewable resources. A home solar system (or any electric generation from a renewable resource) is considered a Net-Metering Facility when […]
Zach Sullins Employee Spotlight
Van Buren Construction Foreman | 10 years "I perform the duties of a journeyman lineman as a working crew leader while directing a crew to build and maintain our system. I also assist, mentor, and help the younger generation of linemen develop their skills to be our cooperative's future linemen and leaders. My favorite part […]
Keep line workers safe: Don’t attach anything to utility poles
Political signs, yard sale signs, flags, basketball goals and other attachments to utility poles can be dangerous — even life threatening — to the line workers who maintain our vital lines of electricity, communication and other services. Under Arkansas law, posting a sign to a utility pole is unlawful and subject to a fine […]
Announcing Diamond State Networks
WAVE Rural Connect is part of the Thirteen Arkansas Electric Cooperatives That Have Come Together to Create a New Wholesale Broadband Provider. DSN Coverage Area With a mission to catalyze the growth of high-speed internet connectivity throughout Arkansas and make it the most significantly connected state in the country, a collective of more than a […]
AVECC Celebrates Memorial Day
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Monday, May 30, 2022 in honor of Memorial Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
AVECC Names 2022 Senior Scholarship Recipients
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation named three high school seniors to receive a $2,500 scholarship. Students completed applications that included their academic, community, and school involvement and submitted an essay about how they plan to use their degree to change their community. AVECC received thirty-nine applications from across the cooperative’s service territory and chose six […]
The New, Next Greatest Thing
by: Barbara Jenkins, AVECC Multimedia Specialist A man and his daughter are driving the backroads of a rural river valley town. Dirt kicks up in the truck's wake as the duo listens to a Cardinals baseball game on the radio. The man looks over at his daughter, staring out the rolled-down window. She is looking […]