Jan 7, 2025
The Fast-Growing Demand for Electricity
Less than a century ago, when rural electric cooperatives first strung power lines from house to house and farm to farm, most members had but a handful of light bulbs to power. With time, they added water pumps, appliances and other electronics, but they couldn’t begin to imagine the number and variety of electrical devices in today’s homes, farms and garages.
Across the U.S., people use a growing amount of electricity at work, at home and, with the growth of electric vehicles (EVs), even on the road.
Dec 2, 2024
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.
Dec 2, 2024
Christmas Card Contest Winners Announced
One of our favorite times of the year is upon us. The season when we receive a collection of entries for our Christmas Card Contest. As a group, we gather to admire the creativity and effort these young students put into their card designs.
Dec 2, 2024
EPA’s Power Plant Rule Wrong for Arkansas’ Future
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.
Oct 31, 2024
Capital Credits Returned to Members in December
The Clay County Electric Board of Directors approved a capital credit retirement of $1,649,383.
With this year’s retirement, Clay County Electric has retired approximately $23 million to our members since 1938. Members should receive their capital credit checks by the middle of December.
Oct 31, 2024
Better Connected Together
Clay County Electric Cooperative and other electric cooperatives in Arkansas with fiber projects are celebrating
a significant milestone in high-speed internet access throughout the state.
Oct 1, 2024
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.
Oct 1, 2024
Smith Honored as AECI Board Chairman
Clay County Electric General Manager David Smith was recently recognized for his 2023-2024 service as chairman of the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) board of directors. He received his gavel from Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC)/AECI President/CEO Vernon “Buddy” Hasten at the board meeting on Sept. 4.
Oct 1, 2024
Clay County Connect Expands Service to Rector!
Aug. 9 marked a significant milestone for Clay County Connect, as we celebrated the ribbon cutting for new internet service in Rector. We are thrilled to bring reliable, LOCAL internet to this wonderful community. Providing fast and reliable internet service has always been our goal, and we are proud to support the residents and businesses in Rector.
Oct 1, 2024
Co-ops Power Communities with Purpose: October is National Co-op Month
Clay County Electric Cooperative is deeply committed to our members, and we’re glad you are part of the electric cooperative community. This month, more than 30,000 cooperatives across the U.S. are celebrating 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.