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Is Your Bathroom Safe?

Mirror Mirror on the wall, is my bathroom SAFE for all?Do you hog the bathroom? According to a YouGov survey, 38% of women and 21% of men spend more than 30 minutes each day getting ready. That is 7.6 days spent in the bathroom each year!Do not under...

Mirror Mirror on the wall, is my bathroom SAFE for all?Do you hog the...

AVECC Offices Close in Honor of Memorial Day

All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in honor of Memorial Day.Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 28th.

All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024...

Significant Stride Towards Connectivity

In a significant stride towards our commitment to provide sustainable and reliable connectivity across the Rural River Valley, AVECC and Wave Rural Connect, commissioned KV Power and JBI Helicopter Services earlier this year for an ambitious project. ...

In a significant stride towards our commitment to provide sustainable and r...

THINK Before You ACT

Scranton Resident Named WAVE 25k Sign Up

By: Barbara JenkinsImagine working all day at your place of work, going home for the evening, and realizing that you need to finish up a project for the next day. The ideal option would be to open your laptop from the comfort of your couch. However, you d...

By: Barbara JenkinsImagine working all day at your place of work, going hom...

Energy-Saving Projects for the Weekend Warrior

By Abby BerryAre you a weekend warrior? If you’re considering home improvement upgrades that save energy and money, we’ve got a few project ideas for you––all of which can be completed in a day or less! Here are three ene...

By Abby BerryAre you a weekend warrior? If you’re considering home im...

Kevin McGuire | Employee Spotlight

Kevin McGuireAMR Coordinator | 17 Years #EmployeeSpotlight"As AMR Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Coordinator, I take care of the platform that reads all 63,000 electric meters in the field, as well as the testing of meters to make sure the accuracy is...

Kevin McGuireAMR Coordinator | 17 Years #EmployeeSpotlight"As AMR Auto...

Planting The Right Tree In The Right Place

Many people plant trees during the spring, around National Arbor Day.There are many environmental and beautification benefits to planting young trees. However, Safe Electricity wants to remind everyone to be aware of electrical hazards while planting this...

Many people plant trees during the spring, around National Arbor Day.There...

Scheduled Maintenance

There will be scheduled maintenance today, Thursday, April 25th from 5 p.m. to approximately 8 p.m. AVECC’s billing system will not be available during this time. Members will not be able to access their account, make payments, or report outages. We...

There will be scheduled maintenance today, Thursday, April 25th from 5 p.m....

Whatever it Takes: Powering Life, from a Lineman’s Perspective

Linemen are ranked as one of the 10 most dangerous jobs in the country. The linemen at AVECC work rain or shine, in often challenging conditions to ensure you have reliable electricity. We’re celebrating Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18, 2024. T...

Linemen are ranked as one of the 10 most dangerous jobs in the country. The...

River Valley Youth Bound for the Nation's Capital

By: Emily StatonThree students have been named 2024 Youth Tour delegates on behalf of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative. These students will represent the River Valley in Washington D.C. through an all-expenses-paid prestigious opportunity, running fro...

By: Emily StatonThree students have been named 2024 Youth Tour delegates on...

The Power Behind Your Power

By: Anne Prince, NRECAYou’ve likely noticed AVECC’s crews out and about, working on power lines and other electrical equipment in our community. It’s no secret that a lineworker’s job is tough––but it’s a job that...

By: Anne Prince, NRECAYou’ve likely noticed AVECC’s crews out a...