Sticking together
It’s been 80 years since the first electric co-op pole was erected in Arkansas.
It’s been 80 years since the first electric co-op pole was erected in Arkansas.
One of my favorite quotes has always been, “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Yet sometimes remembering our history with the goal of repeating it can actually be a good thing. As the nation’s 30,000 cooperatives celebrate National Co-op Month this October, it is a great time to take a look back – and a look forward.
Cooler temps will be here soon! No matter what kind of heating system you have in your home, you can save money and increase your comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your equipment.
The cost of powering your home rises at a slower pace than many of your typical expenses. Compare the average price
increase of these expenses each year over the last five years, and the value of electricity shines.
Approximately 668 entries were received from Petit Jean Electric Cooperative members in the 10th Annual Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest and 10 lucky members are winners of LED lighting retrofit kits.
The offices of Petit Jean Electric will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, for the Labor Day holiday.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day!
Beginning August 1, 2017, Petit Jean Electric Cooperative will accept sealed bids in our Clinton office. Anyone interested may bring in their envelope, marked BID, or mail it to P.O. Box 37, Clinton, AR 72031. Please include a good contact phone number with the bid.
The Advance Pay Electric Program allows members to avoid security deposits and fees, customize their payment schedule, purchase power when convenient, and monitor their electricity consumption in a self-managed program.
Emily Payne of Bee Branch and Brittany Shannon of Clinton were among 42 high school students who toured Washington, D.C., in June as part of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington.