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The Energy Pyramid

BY MITCH ROSSWhen I was in school, we were taught the food pyramid as a way to conceptualize portions and the variety of foods needed for a healthy diet. While the food pyramid has been replaced with the MyPlate concept, the simple efficacy of using a pyr...

BY MITCH ROSSWhen I was in school, we were taught the food pyramid as a way...

Nominating Committee Selected

The Bylaws of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative require the Board of Directors to appoint a Committee on Nominations at least 120 days before the date of a meeting of the members at which directors are to be elected. The committee is selected from diff...

The Bylaws of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative require the Board of Dir...

John Mobley - Employee Spotlight

John Mobley | 5 Years Fiber Technician "I'm a Fiber Technician at Wave Rural Connect. My job is all about troubleshooting and problem-solving. I focus on maintaining the mainline fiber infrastructure, tracking down the source of outages...

John Mobley | 5 Years Fiber Technician "I'm a Fiber Tech...

Use Your Generator Safely

Portable or permanently installed standby generators can come in handy during long-term power outages. However, they can be dangerous if you do not know how to use them properly. Contact a qualified vendor or electrician to help determine the best generat...

Portable or permanently installed standby generators can come in handy duri...

Knowing How to Winter the Storm

When ice and heavy snow bring down limbs and power lines, safety is a consideration indoors and out.Make sure you know how to weather the storm.When outside, stay away from downed power lines:A power line need not be sparking or arcing to be energized. Eq...

When ice and heavy snow bring down limbs and power lines, safety is a consi...

AVECC Honors Presidents' Day

All Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th, 2025, in honor of Presidents' Day.Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025.

All Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect offices will be closed...

Where Community Grows: Blossomberry Nursery's Blooming Success

Witt Family  by Barbara Jenkins, AVECC Media  For over four decades, Blossomberry Nursery, located north of Clarksville on Hwy 21, has been a unique resource for locals, offering a diverse range of plants for landscaping and the perfect annual f...

Witt Family  by Barbara Jenkins, AVECC Media  For over four decad...

Plugged In: Youth and Community Engagement

Let us share the love of electricity with your students! Request AVECC's involvement in a project via media@avecc.com.Safety FirstMaking Accident's Disappear - Magic ShowDid you know we provide this magic show for FREE to all schools?  C...

Let us share the love of electricity with your students! Request AVECC...

AVECC Celebrates MLK Jr. Day

 "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" -Martin Luther King Jr.All Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025,...

 "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hat...

Ready Your Home for Winter Weather!

Barret Ewing - Employee Spotlight

Barret EwingDirector of Engineering and Operations | 7 years"As Director of Engineering and Operations at AVECC I oversee a wide range of responsibilities including Engineering, Operations, Construction, Right-of-Way, and fiber infrastructure. With o...

Barret EwingDirector of Engineering and Operations | 7 years"As Direct...

Apply Today: $2,500 Senior Scholarship

It is that time of year again! High school seniors are eagerly anticipating their graduation caps, gowns, and life beyond the classroom walls.Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVECC) is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the Senior S...

It is that time of year again! High school seniors are eagerly anticipating...