SmartHub101: Pay Now without Registering
A lesser-known but occasionally useful feature of the Craighead Electric SmartHub member portal is the Pay Now Site. Pay Now allows anyone to make a one-time online payment without registering…
Organic meal being made in modern kitchen on induction cooktop
No, no one is coming for your gas stove
Recent comments from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have ignited a fiery national debate over the way we heat our stovetops. While there is little to no chance that stoves fueled by propane or natural gas will ever be outright banned, what alternatives are there?
Electrical Safety FAQ for Severe Weather
Follow the advice in this FAQ to stay safe during severe weather.
Misleading solar ads
Have you seen these misleading solar advertisements on social media? Be mindful of what you click on.
solar panels on the roof of a typical suburban Arkansas house
Don’t be deceived by solar scams
Conventional wisdom says that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Yet, every day, solar companies attempt to mislead our members with promises too good to be true.
SmartHub101: Pay by Cash
The Pay by Cash service, provided by Vanilla Direct, is available at dozens of local retail locations. A member wishing to pay with cash provides a barcode at checkout, makes the payment, and receives a receipt. Payment is posted to the member’s account instantly.
Know your IRA benefits with Rewiring America
National nonprofit Rewiring America’s mission is to make electrification simple, and as such has published an online tool to help demystify the tangled web of generous, but confusing, IRA opportunities available to Americans starting next year.
SmartHub101: Usage Data Exports in SmartHub
Data exports for your energy data have arrived in SmartHub the form of the GREEN BUTTON. What is Green Button? Green Button is a national, government-led initiative that gives customers…
New water heating technology comes to market
Heat pump water heaters are having a moment. While the technology has been around for years, recent technological advancements and federal incentives have set heat pump water heaters up for mainstream adoption.
Example of a typical attic hatch cover installation
Show your attic access some love
One of the largest sources of discomfort and inefficiency in Craighead Electric Cooperative members’ homes is consistently found in the attic access, especially pull-down stairs. They are convenient for gaining entry to your attic space for storage and maintenance but are rarely air sealed and insulated as well as they could be.