Arkansas Valley Electric

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About Arkansas Valley Electric

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation: Powering the River Valley Since 1937

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative headquartered in Ozark, Arkansas, delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy to rural and suburban communities across the River Valley region.

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Founded in 1937 by farmers and businessmen from Crawford, Logan, and Johnson Counties, AVECC began with just 57 miles of line energized in December 1938.

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Today, it has grown significantly, maintaining over 6,900 miles of line and serving more than 63,000 electric meters—approximately 58,900 residential, 4,700 commercial, and 50 industrial customers—across 11 counties in western Arkansas and 3 in eastern Oklahoma.

AVECC adheres to the traditional seven cooperative principles, including voluntary and open membership, democratic member control (one member, one vote), and concern for community.

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It pledges to provide economical electricity consistent with sound business practices, purchasing wholesale power from the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corporation in Little Rock.

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Residential rates average around 13.56 cents per kWh—well below the national average—supporting affordability in a region with rural challenges.

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Programs include scholarships for high school seniors (with parents/guardians as members), a Teacher Appreciation Award ($2,500 to outstanding educators), Youth Tour trips to Washington, D.C., for selected juniors, and the #PowerPlayer series spotlighting local student-athletes.

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AVECC supports energy efficiency, net metering for renewable systems, levelized billing plans, automatic payments via the MyAVECC app, and various payment options through its member portal.

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In a landscape where reliable power underpins daily life and economic vitality, AVECC remains committed to its roots—empowering member-owners, fostering community growth, and keeping the lights on affordably for generations in west-central Arkansas and beyond.