Natural gas is just one of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas’ key baseload power resources for providing reliable, 24/7 on-demand electricity to 1.3 million Arkansans. Two of our natural gas power plants can switch to diesel under emergency circumstances.

We're working hard to keep your energy costs affordable. We're committed to providing reliable, affordable power to Arkansas.

We’re honoring our courageous lineworkers, the men and women, who work tirelessly to keep our lights on and our communities safe. Lineworker Appreciation Day is nationally recognized this year on April 14 by @NRECAnews. To learn more, visit: arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/powerful…

A timely recognition following last week's severe weather. Thank you to the men and women who work tirelessly, while putting their lives on the line. #arnews #arwx #arpx

💡Powering the Future – One Tour at a Time Energy communicators from Arkansas and across the country are attending the Energy Power Research Institute Communications conference in Little Rock! On Tuesday, we hosted the group at our Harry L. Oswald Generating Station. #reliable

Farmers Electric Cooperative of Newport and Woodruff Electric Cooperative of Forrest City are temporarily providing power to 1,600 Entergy customers in the McCrory, Augusta and Tupelo areas who lost power on Sunday afternoon due to a substation issue. The local electric co-ops

.Tom Cotton and I enjoyed meeting the impressive group of Natural State students taking part in the Elec Co-ops of Ark Youth Tour and we applaud their demonstrated interest in public service, government and policy. #ARinDC

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas interns traded their desks for donation bins and rolled up their sleeves at the Arkansas Foodbank today! We're proud of their dedication to making an impact outside of the office. 🫶

The first sign of a heat-related illness may be muscle cramping, which may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke. Remember, NEVER leave a child or pet in a hot car, where the temperature can rise rapidly. Also, elderly residents are more susceptible to heat-related illness, so take

NOW: Tune in to KARN! Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas President/CEO Vernon “Buddy” Hasten is LIVE on First News with Toby Howell. Listen here: newsradio1029.com

Petit Jean Electric was recently named Business of the Week by the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, as reported in the Van Buren County Democrat newspaper. Congratulations to the employees at Petit Jean Electric — reliably serving members in Van Buren and Searcy counties. Thanks for all you do

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas linemen are headed to Guatemala to make a difference - via KARK 4 News

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas launch Operation Razorback to bring power to Guatemala - via KATV News katv.com/news/local/ele…

Join Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas President/CEO Vernon “Buddy” Hasten on KARN News Radio 102.9 today at 7:40 a.m. on First News with Toby Howell and Rebecca Davis. Listen to the interview at newsradio1029.com, click the on-demand page.

NOW: Tune in to KARN! Elec Co-ops of Ark President/CEO Vernon “Buddy” Hasten is LIVE on First News with Toby Howell. Listen here: newsradio1029.com

JUST IN: Dierks High School in western Arkansas was named the winner of T-Mobile’s $1 million competition. MORE DETAILS → tinyurl.com/bmbrx8xv

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas broke ground on an 84,700 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution center in Little Rock. The new AECI Utility Solutions warehouse and distribution center will increase logistics efficiency for electric utility materials.

Amazing teamwork! 👏🏼

Electric cooperatives came together to feed Arkansas! AECC, AECI & First Electric joined the @newsradio1029 United We Feed drive — donating over $7,600 and truckloads of food for the Arkansas Foodbank. Because we’re Better Connected, Together.

From KATV's Seven on Your Side to manager of Corporate Communications for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, Marine Glisovic talks to 103.7 The Buzz's Morning Mayhem about telling the stories of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas.