AVECC Frequently Asked Questions: Annual Herbicide Treatment 2021
AVECC is preparing for the annual treating right-of-ways with herbicide treatment. Here is a list of the most commonly asked questions about our herbicide treatment! 1. Where will the herbicide treatment happen this year? A. This year, Madison, Crawford, North Franklin, […]
AVECC Grants $3500 Scholarship To University Of The Ozarks
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative is committed to supporting education in the Arkansas River Valley. For more than 40 years, AVECC has been providing scholarships to the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas. Earlier this year, AVECC donated $3,500, as part of the University of the Ozarks’ Wallace M. Milton scholarship fund. Milton served as […]
The Impact Of High-Speed Internet Access
Share your story for a chance to win free Gigabit Internet for a year! We are living in a time unlike any other, one that has clearly demonstrated the demand for high-speed connectivity, especially in rural communities. It is our hope at Wave Rural Connect that your lives have been positively impacted with access to […]
Be Aware Of Scam Artists Who Are Demanding Money
Attorney General Rutledge is urging Arkansans to be aware of scam artists who are demanding money while posing as utility companies. Please rest assured, Arkansas Valley Electric will never call you threatening to shut off your electricity. In fact, Attorney General Rutledge recommends the following tips to ensure payment is safely sent to your utility […]
COVID-19 Disconnect Moratorium Updates
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM ARKANSAS VALLEY ELECTRIC ORDER NO. 15 – RELATING TO THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY The Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced a May 3, 2021 target date to lift the moratorium on disconnections for electric services. Arkansas Valley Electric always strives to keep the membership as informed as possible. We understand some […]
Washington Youth Tour: 2021 Virtual Opportunity
The Washington Youth Tour will not take place in Washington D.C. this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s participants will participate in an Arkansas statewide virtual program that will allow them to connect and learn this June 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th. This virtual experience will consist of: Learning about electric […]
AVECC And Wave Rural Connect Partner With Franklin County On Grant Proposal To Bring High-Speed Internet To Area Residents
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) and its subsidiary Wave Rural Connect, LLC, recently partnered with Franklin County officials to submit an application for the Arkansas Rural Connect program. The Arkansas Rural Connect program provides grant funding to qualifying communities and internet service providers bringing high-speed internet to underserved areas of the State. If awarded, […]
AVECC To Select High School Juniors To Participate In Virtual Youth Tour
Each spring, AVECC selects two high school juniors to attend Washington Youth Tour. The winners are chosen through an interview process. Applicants must be high school juniors whose parents or guardians are AVECC members. Through the Youth Tour, Arkansas’ youth learn more about the workings of their nation’s government and electric cooperatives while simultaneously developing […]
Wave Rural Connect Secures Over $45 Million Expand Gigabit-Capable Broadband Service
– WAVE Rural Connect, the wholly-owned fiber subsidiary of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation, has secured more than $45 million through the Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction to expand its gigabit speed-capable broadband service throughout the co-op’s rural Arkansas territory and surrounding communities. WAVE, which launched in 2018, currently offers fiber-to-the-home […]
AVECC’s Members Limit Use Of Non-Essential Electricity To Avoid Blackouts
At AVECC, we strive to always be there for our members. It is amazing to see our members do the same and help one another when it matters most. We appreciate each and every member who is helping keep the lights on in the River Valley. We want all of our members to stay safe […]
AVECC Urges Members To Reduce Use Of Non-Essential Electricity
Arkansas Valley Electric in partnership with the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas asks members to voluntarily limit the use of electric service immediately and through midnight Tuesday in order to ensure that electric service is not interrupted.AVECC and AECC members are urged to reduce the use of electrical requirements by limiting the use of non-essential electricity […]
10 Ways To Prep Your House For Cold Weather
10 quick ways to prepare your home for cold weather with Energy Efficiency Expert, Wendy Kozeny Colder weather is coming into the River Valley area next week. We want all of our members to remain safe and warm during these harsh temperatures. Here are 10 quick ways to prepare your home for cold weather, all […]