Managing Vegetation Growth: Clearing the Way for Reliable Service
By: Brad Castor, President/CEO
At Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, our top priority is making sure your power is there when you need it. With spring storms approaching, we’re working behind the scenes to keep our system strong and reliable.
Goldilocks and the HVAC: Finding the ‘Just Right’ Size for Home Comfort
By: Mitch Ross
In the fairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” Goldilocks intrudes on the three bears’ home and samples porridge, looking for one that's not too hot, not too cold but just right. This simple story offers a perfect analogy for one of the most critical decisions in home heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems: proper sizing.
For homeowners, choosing an HVAC unit that’s the ideal fit can mean the difference between energy efficiency, comfort and unnecessary costs. An improperly sized system wastes electricity, causes maintenance issues and can lead to comfort issues in a home.
Surviving the Storm Electrical: Safety Before, During and After a Tornado
Tornadoes can strike with little warning, leaving behind downed power lines, damaged electrical equipment and dangerous debris. Preparing before a tornado, and knowing how to stay safe afterward, can help prevent electrical shock, fire and injury. Make sure your emergency plan includes electrical safety steps so you and your family are ready to act quickly and safely.
Notice of Rate Schedule Changes
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc. has approved changes to certain Arkansas rate schedules of the Cooperative, as set forth below. The proposed rates are designed to pass through an increase in wholesale power costs from AECC, for an overall rate increase of 2.4%. The impact of the rate change on individual consumers will vary depending on the class of service and the amount of electricity used.
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.