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Quick as Lightning, You Could Lose Your Life
Photo by Alan Waggoner, AVECC MemberLightning strikes the United States millions of times each year, and every strike is a potential killer. To keep your family safe, it is important to know what actions to take during a thunderstorm. There are many myths...
Photo by Alan Waggoner, AVECC MemberLightning strikes the United States mil...
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AVECC Celebrates 85 Years of Service
In the 1930s, a group of local farmers from Franklin, Johnson and Logan counties knew change for their rural communities must start from the ground up. On Aug. 10, 1937, the first board meeting of the local Rural Electric Association (REA) took plac...
In the 1930s, a group of local farmers from Franklin, Johnson and Logan cou...
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Bill Gossage named vice president of governmental affairs
Little Rock, Ark. — Aug. 8, 2022 — Bill Gossage has been named as the vice president of governmental affairs for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. He replaces Kirkley Thomas, who retired on Aug. 1 after more than 24 years of service...
Little Rock, Ark. — Aug. 8, 2022 — Bill Gossage has been n...
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Understanding Soaring Fuel Prices
Soaring fuel costs have become an unfortunate reality for our nation. We feel the effects at the gas pump, grocery store and in almost every other aspect of our daily lives. In recent months, we have seen the price of gasoline make a steady climb, e...
Soaring fuel costs have become an unfortunate reality for our nation....
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Scheduled Maintenance
There will be scheduled maintenance for AVECC's phone system Saturday, July 9-Sunday, July 10 and will last approximately 15-20 minutes. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
There will be scheduled maintenance for AVECC's phone system Saturday,...
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Employee Spotlight- Stacy McCabe
Stacy McCabe | Fiber Project Coordinator2 yearsAs a fiber project coordinator for AVECC, I work on the planning, design and project management of all fiber projects. I also work with Wave Rural Connect’s contract crews on various construction projec...
Stacy McCabe | Fiber Project Coordinator2 yearsAs a fiber project coordinat...
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Ways to Save on Fuel
by Emily StatonWith 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. Re...
by Emily StatonWith the influx in the cost of fuel in the last few months,...
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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 Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022 in...
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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 allev...
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by t...
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The Importance and Plight of Pollinators
Pollinator Week is June 20-26By Casey Shepard, SEAEnvironmental 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 specie...
Pollinator Week is June 20-26By Casey Shepard, SEAEnvironmental Engineer, A...
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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 cont...
By: Barbara Jenkins, AVECC Multimedia Specialist Whether bringing high...
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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 sol...
Ever see an electrical term and aren't sure exactly what it means? &nbs...
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