It’s hard to go back after driving an EV
Craighead Electric Cooperative has added a handful of all-electric vehicles to our fleet over the years with the primary objective of tracking their operational capabilities and total cost of operation.…
CEO update about curtailment preparation
At Craighead Electric Cooperative (CECC), we understand that our members rely on us for consistent power, especially during extreme weather conditions. However, there are times when the demand for electricity…
Colton Rusco, a senior at Brookland High School, awarded Lineman Scholarship
Craighead Electric Awards High Voltage Lineman Scholarship to Brookland High School Senior
Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation is proud to announce the recipient of this year's High Voltage Lineman Scholarship, Colton Rusco. This scholarship recognizes exceptional dedication and promise in the field of…
Sam Hummelstein: May 10, 2024. Eureka Springs, AR
Arkansas Grid Hit with Solar Storms: A Real Threat or Media Hype?
Did you see the Northern Lights on the evening of May 10th? Just hours before, the strongest solar storm detected in 20 years erupted from the sun and caused an…
Board Members Receive National Recognition
Bill Elliott and Bobby Wade from Craighead Electric Cooperative recently received the Director Gold Credential certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).An ever-changing business environment has imposed new…
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.