The Power to Save a Life: Prepare to Act When It Matters Most
By: Brad Castor, President/CEO
February is American Heart Month. It’s a time to focus on heart health, and just as importantly, what happens when every second counts. Cardiac emergencies don’t wait for perfect conditions, and survival often depends on how quickly someone nearby is willing and prepared to act. That’s why training matters.
Make Your Mark: Apply Now for Arkansas Youth Tour
Each summer, a select group of Arkansas high school juniors trades their textbooks for a front-row seat to history. Rich Mountain Electric is looking for outstanding students to join the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid, week-long leadership experience in our nation’s capital.
Automatic Payments, Automatic Protection
Enrolling in autodraft payments with Rich Mountain Electric can help prevent certain types of utility bill scams.
Energy Checkmate: CHESS Energy-Efficiency Program Helps Members Win Savings
By: Mitch Ross
As an electric cooperative member, you’re more than just a customer, you’re an owner. Your local co-op exists solely to serve you, with no higher priority than helping you achieve reliable, affordable power. If you’re dealing with high energy bills, uneven temperatures or general discomfort in your home, the smartest first step is to schedule a free energy audit through your co-op.
Rich Mountain Electric Annual Meeting Update
By: Brad Castor, President/CEO
During the business session of the Annual Meeting held on Nov. 26, 2025, 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 6,623 ballots had been mailed to the members on Nov. 4, 2025.
Heating Assistance Available
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help households stay safe and warm by providing help with paying electric bills in winter months to qualifying individuals and families.
Reflecting on Progress Advocacy: Innovation and Reliability Drive Growth
By: Brad Castor, President/CEO
As we close another year, we want to pause and express gratitude for your continued trust and support. Our cooperative was built on the promise of people coming together to improve the quality of life in their communities, and that promise still guides everything we do today.
Keep the Season Bright and Your Electric Bill Light: Surprises Are Wonderful Under the Tree, But Not On Your Monthly Statement
Enroll in budget billing and keep your monthly payments as steady as Santa’s sleigh. By averaging your annual energy use — especially during those high-demand heating and cooling months — you’ll enjoy predictable, surprise-free bills all year long.
How to Heat Smart: Use of Space Heaters Saves Energy Costs
Drafty room? Before reaching for your space heater, consider whether it’s better to plug it in or simply turn up the thermostat.
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.