On this day 87 years ago…
May 11 is a special day for electric cooperatives across the nation. Learn how one letter signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the face of rural America in today's special episode. Listen to a special episode of The Next Greatest Thing here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1276013/10588373-the-beginning-of-rural-electricity.mp3?download=true
Zach Pettis | Ozark North Serviceman | 8 years
"I've been blessed with the opportunity to serve the cooperative as an Ozark North serviceman. As a serviceman, I serve in a specific area of the Ozark district. I work on a variety of projects across that area including outages, meter swaps, non-payment disconnections, connections, streetlights, and residential outdoor lights. I'd say the most impactful […]
5 EASY Ways to Be Energy Efficient this Summer
with AVECC Energy Auditor, Wendy Kozeny Spring is the perfect time to clean your closets and make plans for summer vacations. It's also a great time to update your home to be more energy efficient. AVECC's Energy Auditor, Wendy Kozeny, asks five questions to test your knowledge of energy efficiency. What is your thermostat set […]
Member Portal Scheduled for Maintenance
There will be scheduled maintenance for the member portal this evening beginning at 5:30 pm and will last approximately 90 minutes. Online payments and outage reporting will be unavailable during this time. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
AVECC Receives Community Champion Award
Earlier this month, Arkansas Valley Electric was honored by the University of the Ozarks with a Community Champion award for the commitment to supporting education and for being a strong advocate for Ozarks and its students for six decades. AVECC has been supporting student scholarships at Ozarks since 1961 and has provided more tax $50,000 […]
Scheduled Maintenance for Saturday April 16
There will be scheduled maintenance for the member portal this Saturday beginning at 7:00 a.m. and will last approximately 4 hours. Online payments and outage reporting will be unavailable during this time. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
Employee Spotlight- Wendy Kozeny
"My position with AVECC involves conducting energy audits for members’ homes and businesses, overseeing the energy efficiency program, CHESS, taking members’ bill payments as needed, and educating our members at community events. Some of these events include the Chamber of Commerce, Greater Fort Smith Home Builders’ Association, ARVAC, and county/state fairs. My favorite part about […]
AVECC’s 2022 Youth Tour Delegates
by: Emily Staton In 1957, at the National Rural Electric Cooperative (NRECA) meeting, Lyndon B. Johnson made a proposition to the Electric Cooperatives of America. Johnson stated, “If one thing goes out of this meeting, it will be sending youngsters to the national capital where they can actually see what the flag stands for and […]
330 Years of Service
Arkansas Valley Electric's goal as a cooperative is to serve our communities and members across the River Valley. The difference-makers are the people who serve the cooperative day in and day out. On March 31, 2022, 11 dedicated employees celebrated their last day after a cumulative 330 years of service to the cooperative in various […]
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 […]