IMPORTANT NOTICE: 2024 Patronage Capital
By Brad Castor, President/CEO
Notice is hereby given members of Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc. that, in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws of the cooperative, patronage capital for the year 2024 has been credited to the capital account of each member.
Cooperative’s Nominating Committee Meets
The cooperative’s Nominating Committee met at the Mena office on Monday, September 15, 2025 to name candidates for the director’s position. This position will be filled by the mail balloting that will precede the 2025 Annual Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Committee members present were Farrell Cole of Holly Springs; David Donica of Hatfield; Phillip Hatley of Potter; Ricky Pinkerton of Umpire; Reginald Fryar of Cove; Stan House of Mena; and Wendell Garner of Dierks.
Efficiency Pays: Double Your Black Friday Savings
By Mitch Ross
To help reduce energy costs, shoppers can use energy-efficient products to cut bills. Buying items on sale, combined with energy savings, means you save two ways.
Powered by Purpose: October is National Co-op Month
By Brad Castor, President/CEO
In October, electric cooperatives across the country take time to celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique advantages of being part of a cooperative. It’s also the perfect time to thank you — the members — who make it all possible.
Be Aware of Potential Energy Scams
By Jennah Denney
Electric cooperatives across the country are urging members to stay alert as utility-related scams continue to evolve. Fraudsters are becoming more aggressive and more convincing — using impersonation, false urgency and digital deception to extract payments or personal information from unsuspecting individuals.
4 Best Bets to Stay Cyber Safe: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Protecting yourself online doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. A few simple habits can dramatically reduce your risk of falling victim to cybercrime. While you can never be “hackproof,” you can become resilient in the online world.
Summary of the Bylaws of Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc.
By Brad Castor, President/CEO
Summary of the bylaws of Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc. pertaining to membership, annual meetings, representation, nominations and election procedures for electing directors. Copies of the cooperative’s bylaws are available at the cooperative’s headquarters in Mena.
The 7 Cooperative Principles
What makes your cooperative different than other electricity providers? Learn more by reading the seven cooperative principles.
Path to Power: What it Takes to Keep Power Safe and Reliable
When you flip a switch and the lights come on, it seems simple enough. But the journey electricity takes from generation facilities to the meter at your home is anything but simple. It’s a complex process that relies on proper engineering, safety systems and yes — your help — to keep it safe and reliable.
Protecting Your Power: The Hidden Dangers of Damaged Utility Poles
By: Brad Castor, President/CEO
At first glance, utility poles seem like just another part of the rural landscape — simple wooden structures lining the roads and pastures of our region. But these poles are the backbone of our electric grid, supporting the lines that bring safe, reliable power to your homes, farms and businesses every day.