From the Manager’s Desk: Your electric bill is impacted by private solar compensation
At Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, our mission is clear. It’s to provide you — our member/owners — with Reliable, Affordable and Responsible energy. We take our mission very seriously and want you to be aware of a state energy policy that impacts your electric bill.
Annual Meeting Update
During the business session of the Annual Meeting held on Nov. 23, 2022, 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.
State Sales Tax Exemption for low-income families
Under the present Arkansas law, residential customers whose income is $12,000 or less per year are eligible to claim an exemption from sales tax on the first 500 kilowatt hours of electricity used each month.
From the Manager’s Desk - Keeping holidays bright and safe
The days are counting down until family and friends arrive for holiday celebrations. There may be a number of items left on your “to do” list before the decorating is complete and you are ready to entertain guests, but be sure to keep safety at the top of that list at all times.
Illuminating facts about Christmas lights
Christmas lights are used in an estimated 80 million homes each year and account for approximately 6% of the nation’s electricity use in December.
What's on the pole?
Electric utility poles can vary based on location and the voltage of power they carry. Poles often top 40 feet in height and are set at least 6 feet into the ground. Here’s the basic equipment found on a single-phase distribution pole, most commonly found in residential or rural areas.
Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative announces Youth Tour winners.
Four area high school juniors will be participating in the 2022 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., in June according to Brad Castor, President/CEO, Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative.
We've redesigned our website!
We've redesigned our website to be easier to use and mobile device friendly!
Co-op Members' Action Pays Off
Thank you so very much for your quick response communicating with your state representatives and senators about the adverse impacts of House Bill 1798.
The Arkansas Rent Relief Program
The Arkansas Rent Relief Program is a program that not only offers financial help to pay overdue rent, but provides assistance to pay utility bills as well.