What if a power line falls on your car
Do you remember being overly worried about getting stuck in quicksand as a kid? It seems every other show and movie featured the trope of the protagonist getting stuck and…
Internet access during an outage
Those old enough to remember the days of landline phone service know that hardwired home phones didn't need to be plugged in to a power outlet. They received their power…
What is the payback on rooftop solar
NOTE This post is applicable to grandfathered Legacy Net Metered accounts only. × Dismiss this alert. Consumer-owned generation like solar panels is a hot topic with the members of Craighead…
Efficiency Tips for Cold Weather
The numbers are in, and January 2024 was officially the coldest month in the past four years. You could argue the February 2021 saw lower temperatures, so it was “Colder”,…
Journeyman Tosh Manning Restoring Power in Lawrence County
Service Restoration After Widespread Damage
Following severe rain, wind and hail which moved into Northeast Arkansas on January 11th, Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation (CECC) and empower Broadband had approximately 1,400 members without electric/internet service.
Land Aquisition
Craighead Electric Cooperative Cooperation has purchased 5.2 acres of land located at 4500 S. Stadium Boulevard in Jonesboro.
How to Operate a Portable Generator Safely
You can use a portable generator to supply electricity during a power outage, but if used improperly they can injure or kill you or the personnel restoring power to your home, not to mention damage the appliances you connect.
Give Safety A Shot When Preparing For Hunting
Hunters have their sights on wild game when preparing for hunting season. A few moments devoted to safety can help prevent an accident with utility equipment. Safe Electricity urges hunters…
Solar photovoltaic panels on a house roof tehnology sky
Attorney General Issues Letter to Solar Companies
On October 5th, the Office of Arkansas Attorney General(AG) Tim Griffin sent an enforcement advisory letter to Arkansas solar installation companies. The letter reiterates the legal obligations of such companies…
New look for SmartHub
SmartHub has a new look. The browser version of SmartHub that you access from a computer or mobile browser has been updated to provide you with a more cohesive and…