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Mena office: 479-394-4140
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Use the Pay Now link, automatic bank draft, smarthub App, Pay by phone (1-844-849-1513), Pay in person at the office (convenient drive-thru), or pay by mail.

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News

Restoring power safely and efficiently

March 5th, 2024

We do our best to avoid them, but there’s no way around it: power outages occasionally happen. Most of the time outages are rare and only last a few hours. But if major storms impact our area, extended outages can be unavoidable.

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Clearing the path to reliability by Anne Prince

March 5th, 2024

Trees are majestic, beautiful and good for the soul. But we also know that our members depend on us to deliver reliable power to homes and businesses. Electric cooperatives strive to balance maintaining the beautiful surroundings we all cherish with ensuring reliable electricity.

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Prioritizing home energy savings By Mitch Ross

February 6th, 2024

As you might imagine, my profession in the energy-efficiency field gives me extra authority as I strive to do what any good stereotypical dad does — go around the house telling my family to “Turn off lights!” and “Leave the thermostat alone!” and “Shut the doors!” I use these dad-like refrains more often than I’d like to admit.

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How winter weather impacts reliability

February 5th, 2024

When outdoor temperatures drop, our electricity use increases. That’s because we’re doing more activities inside, and our heating systems are running longer and more often to counteract colder outdoor temperatures.

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Annual Meeting update

January 4th, 2024

During the business session of the Annual Meeting held on Nov. 22, 2023, at the Cooperative’s headquarters in Mena, President/CEO Brad Castor reported that Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative members, voting by mail ballot, elected one director to the Cooperative’s Board. Mark Robbins certified that 6,550 ballots had been mailed to the members on Nov. 2, 2023.

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Sparking joy and light

December 7th, 2023

Many of us eagerly anticipate the holidays. The season is marked by special foods, festive decorations and lots of celebrations. We cherish carrying on old traditions and enjoy creating new ones, as we spend time with family and friends.

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Outage

December 7th, 2023

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the state; Not a creature was stirring, there was nothing to debate. The rights-of-way had been cleared by the men with care; Just in case a big ice storm like 2000 should appear.

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