EPA’s Power Plant Rule Wrong for Arkansas’ Future
By: Brad Castor, President/CEO
Keeping the lights on is job No. 1 for Arkansas’ 17 electric cooperatives, which provide reliable, affordable and responsible power to more than 1.2 million homes, farms and businesses across our state.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making our job more difficult.
Space Heaters Can Lead to Fires, Bigger Bills
By: Derrill Holly
During winter, for most of us, comfort at home means heat.
Space heaters get seasonal use, but they are responsible for 25,000 residential fires a year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which pegs the annual mortality rate at 300 a year. Burn injuries associated with surface contacts with room heaters send about 6,000 people to emergency rooms every year.
Sealed Bids for Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative Vehicles
Beginning December 2, 2024, Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative will accept sealed bids in our Mena Office. Anyone interested may bring in their sealed envelope, marked BID ENCLOSED, or mail it to P.O. Box 897, Mena, AR 71953. Please include a good contact phone number with the bid.
Cooperative’s Nominating Committee Meets
The Nominating Committee met at the Mena office Sept. 26 to name candidates for director position. This position will be filled by the mail balloting that will precede the 2024 Annual Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Committee members present were Farrell Cole of Holly Springs; David Donica of Hatfield; Phillip Hatley of Potter; R.H. Pinkerton of Umpire; Reginald Fryar of Cove; Stan House of Mena and Wendell Garner of Dierks.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: 2023 Patronage Capital
By: Brad Castor, President/CEO
Notice is hereby given members of Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Incorporated that, in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws of the cooperative, patronage capital for the year 2023 has been credited to the capital account of each member.
The Cooperative Difference
The retirement of capital credits is the tangible demonstration of your ownership in Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative (RMEC). As a member-owned cooperative, RMEC operates as a not-for-profit utility. This is accomplished through the retirement of capital credits.
Co-ops Power Communities with Purpose: October is National Co-op Month
Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative is deeply committed to our members, and we’re glad you are part of the electric cooperative community.
Cybersecurity Tips for a Safer Digital World: October is National Cybersecurity Month
The average household with internet access owns about 17 connected devices. That figure covers a wide range of electronics, including smartphones, computers, streaming devices, smart speakers, home assistants and more. Given our increasing reliance on internet-connected technologies, the likelihood of new cyber threats is ever-present.
Insulation 101: Wrap Your Home in Warmth
By: Mitch Ross
Several years ago, when I was looking to purchase a home for my family, I gave the real estate agent quite a surprise! As she was showing us a home and talking about the layout and other hot-topic items, an attic access caught my eye.
Summary of the Bylaws of Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Summary of the bylaws of Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc. pertaining to membership, annual meetings, board representation, nominations and election procedures for electing directors.