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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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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 s...
Van Buren Construction Foreman | 10 years"I perform the duties of a jo...
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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. ...
Political signs, yard sale signs, flags, basketball goals and other attachm...
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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 AreaWith a mission to catalyze the growth of high-speed internet connectivity throughout Arkansas a...
WAVE Rural Connect is part of the Thirteen Arkansas Electric Cooperatives T...
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