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Corning Charm-Rivers and History Run Through Clay County

Clay County Electric holds Annual Membership Meeting

Golden Opportunity – Corning Breading Operation Hooks New Growth

SPACE HEATERS

How space heaters really affect your electric bill

Make Your Mark-Apply now for Arkansas Youth Tour

Path to Power

What it takes to keep power safe and reliable

Congratulations to Shawna Radcliff!

Delegates selected for educational Youth Tour

Clay County Electric Cooperative has selected two delegates to represent the co-op on the 2025 Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid educational trip to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

Members learn energy-saving tips at Lunch and Learn event

On May 6, members joined Clay County Electric for an informative Lunch and Learn session with Mitch Ross, energy efficiency manager at the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas.

Hunter Kinnard receives High Voltage Lineman Scholarship

Clay County Electric Cooperative Corporation proudly announces Hunter Kinnard from Greenway as the recipient of this year’s High Voltage Lineman Scholarship.

Director Receives National Certification

Clay County Electric Cooperative Director Wade Harris recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

Matt Miiller Named New General Manager

With a strong background in technology, innovation and leadership, Miiller is ready to take the cooperative to the next level.

General Manager David Smith Retires

For over 5 decades, Smith has played a pivotal role in the success of Clay County Electric Cooperative.

Stay Connected! Update Your Contact Information Today

Keeping your contact information updated ensures you stay connected and allows you to benefit from timely communication.

High-Voltage Lineman Technology Program

ASU-Newport offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Technology, Emphasis in High-Voltage Lineman Technology

Fail-Safe Plans: A Wise Approach to HVAC Equipment Replacement

Don’t let your failure to plan be the reason you have an emergency and a negative experience when replacing your HVAC unit.

Factors That Impact Your Energy Bills

There are a few key factors that affect electricity usage, as well as a few ways you can make a meaningful impact on home energy savings.

Mike Caldwell Retires After 25 Years of Service

From starting in the warehouse in 1999 — helping the construction crews and reading meters — to stepping into the engineering department after the 2010 ice storm, Mike has been an integral part of our team for over 25 years.

Youth Tour: A Charged-Up Adventure!

This all-expenses-paid educational trip will take place from June 14-20.

Powering Rural Communities With Fiber

Starting in 2025, the ASBO’s Arkansas Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program will provide grants to help build and upgrade high-speed internet to unconnected and under-connected homes and businesses.

Need Assistance Paying Your Electric Bill?

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides help with paying heating costs in winter months to qualifying individuals and families.

The Fast-Growing Demand for Electricity

The demand for electricity increased by 2.5% in 2024 and is expected to grow by 3.2% this year.

EPA’s Power Plant Rule Wrong for Arkansas’ Future

EPA’s rule jeopardizes affordable and reliable electricity by forcing the premature closure of always-available power plants while also making it more complicated to permit, site and build mission critical power plants.

Christmas Card Contest Winners Announced

We are thrilled to congratulate Landry Mabrey, a talented third grade student at Rector Elementary, for creating the winning design for the 2024 Clay County Electric Cooperative Holiday Card!

Space Heaters Can Lead to Fires, Bigger Bills

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.

Better Connected Together

Together, we are delivering reliable broadband capability to more than 1,000,000 Arkansans.

Capital Credits Returned to Members in December

With this year’s retirement, Clay County Electric has retired approximately $23,000,000 to our members since 1938.

Insulation 101: Wrap Your Home in Warmth

Whenever considering insulation options, be sure to do your homework, as you’ll be feeling the effects for years to come!

Smith Honored as AECI Board Chairman

Smith began his career at Clay County Electric in September 1968, working in right-of-way. He was promoted to serviceman in 1974, and eventually to district manager in the Pocahontas office in 1990.

Clay County Connect Expands Service to Rector!

Providing fast and reliable internet service has always been our goal, and we are proud to support the residents and businesses in Rector.

Co-ops Power Communities With Purpose: October is National Co-op Month

It’s a time to reflect on all the aspects that set cooperatives apart from other types of businesses, but more importantly, it’s a time to celebrate the power of co-op membership.

Go Above & Beyond for a Safe Harvest

During a busy harvest season, the familiar sights around the farm can easily fade into the background, and farm workers can overlook the power lines overhead.

Calling All Young Artists: Design the 2024 Clay County Electric Christmas Card!

The talented young artist who wins will not only have his/her artwork showcased on this year's Christmas card, but will also receive a certificate recognizing his/her achievement and a $50 gift card.

EPA Rule Threatens Electric Reliability

The rule constrains existing coal and new natural gas plants by requiring them to install carbon capture and storage (CCS) –– a technology that has potential but has not been proven to be viable as required. No power plant in North America currently uses CCS at the scale and levels mandated by EPA.

Pumped Up — Consider Upgrading to a Heat Pump Water Heater

A HPWH is essentially a combination of a window air conditioner and a standard electric water heater.

Clay County Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting Recap

The 85th Clay County Electric Cooperative Annual Membership Meeting was held on June 27 at 11 a.m. in Corning.

Watch the Clock To Lock In Energy Savings

August brings some of the most extreme summer temps, which means people will be spending more time indoors to avoid the heat, and air conditioners will work overtime.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Power Restoration

At Clay County Electric, we’re accustomed to members’ questions about power outages, and why it can take time to get the lights back on.