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.
Rich Mountain Electric Delegates Attend Youth Tour
Eli Swall, Lilly Hogg, Carlee Mounts, Kalee Mounts, Savanna White and Lauren Cruz represented Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative at Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid educational trip to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., from June 14-20. They were six of the 47 students representing Arkansas on Youth Tour.
Beat the Heat and Stay Safe on the Job
Outdoor workers face serious risks in hot, humid weather. Know how to prevent heat stress when temperatures rise.
Thermostat Optimization: Smart Thermostat Habits Lower Energy Bills
By: Mitch Ross
I’ve been fortunate lately to do several energy-efficiency classes for communities all over Arkansas. I appreciate it when people chime in with questions or comments during the presentations. I’ve noticed that the group always stays quiet until I get to one particular topic. It’s at this point that I see folks start to have input and questions. That topic is thermostats, and how to control them for the best energy savings.