A Reliable Team: Celebrating the People Behind Your Power
By: Brad Castor, President/CEO
October is National Cooperative Month, a time to celebrate what makes electric cooperatives different — we are built by and for the communities we serve.
Lawmakers Join Cooperative Caucus
Two state legislators who represent Rich Mountain Electric’s members have joined the Arkansas Rural Electric Cooperative Caucus (ARECC). The first-of-its-kind effort educates lawmakers about the state’s electric cooperatives and the energy issues shaping Arkansas’ future.
Secure Smart Devices: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Your smart thermostat, security camera, video doorbell and other connected devices make life more convenient — but they can also be targets for cybercriminals if they're not properly secured.
Affordable Comfort: Lower-Cost Systems Balance Affordability, Efficiency
By: Mitch Ross
I grew up in a home without central heating and cooling. Instead, we relied on plug-in space heaters and window air conditioners. The reason was simple: a whole-home HVAC system was beyond our family’s budget.
Directors Earn NRECA Credentials
Rich Mountain Electric Directors Danny Hansbrough and Gary Bearden received National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) director certificates. Hansbrough received the Director Gold credential, and Bearden received the Board Leadership credential.
Breaking it Down: Discover Where Your Home Uses Energy
By: Mitch Ross
While helping my daughter with a homework assignment, I could tell that, although she was capable of solving the problem, it seemed so overwhelming that she developed a mental block. She simply didn't know where to start. It was only after we broke the problem into smaller, more manageable pieces that she was able to work through it and find the solution.
Understanding your home’s energy use can feel much the same way.
Bill Basics: Breaking Down Every Line Item Clearly
By: Brad Castor, President/CEO
Understanding your electric bill shouldn’t feel complicated, and at Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, we’re committed to making it as clear and transparent as possible. After all, you’re not just a customer — you’re a member-owner, and every line on your bill reflects the cost of providing reliable service to you and your neighbors.
Rich Mountain Electric Delegates Attend Youth Tour
Cole Schauble, Eilam Holland, Emily Watts, Jordan Lyle and Leah Allen represented Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative on Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid educational trip to Washington D.C., from June 13-19. They were five of the 47 students representing Arkansas on Youth Tour.
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Shift Timing, Shift Savings: Small Changes Lower Usage During Peak Demand Times
As we settle into the heat of July, our homes naturally use more electricity. Air conditioners run longer, refrigerators work harder, and daily routines — from cooking dinner to doing laundry — often overlap during the warmest parts of the day. That’s also when the demand for electricity across our community is at its peak, typically from 3 to 7 p.m. when most people return from work.