N O R T H A R K A N S A S E L E C T R I C C O O P E R AT I V E
Member-Owned, Service-Driven How your cooperative works for you “We’re here to serve you.” We’ve all heard this phrase countless times. These words may sound generic, but to us, they mean everything. MEL COLEMAN North Arkansas Electric CEO Cooperative was created to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our coop for the common good. In our case, it was the only way the community could bring electricity to the area where there was none. In doing so, we helped the community thrive. That missionfocused heritage is the golden thread that is woven throughout our history. We still continue to power the community. Line technicians Chase Pleasant, left, and Dylan Skaggs repair tornado damage in March. While our focus has remained steady on providing reliable energy to our members, cooperative are returned to you, the members, in the today’s energy landscape and consumer form of capital credits. These credits represent your expectations are far different than they were decades share of the cooperative's equity and are a tangible ago. That’s why we’re adapting, to keep pace with benefit of being a member-owner. (In the past 10 years, changing technology, evolving needs and new NAEC has retired more than $28 million in cash or expectations. bill credits to members.) This member-focused model A fundamental aspect of our commitment to service stems from our unique member-owned business model. fosters a sense of community and ensures that our focus remains squarely on providing reliable, affordable Unlike investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives and responsible power to those we serve. are run by and for the members we serve. This means Serving as your trusted energy adviser means that your neighbors, family and friends are the ones making decisions that directly impact your community. we want to help you save energy (and money) and provide information on a broad range of energy topics. As a member, you have a voice through your vote at Consider scheduling a free energy audit with one of our the annual meeting, ensuring that your concerns and energy advisers to identify ways you can save energy at priorities are heard. home. Understanding how your home uses energy can Furthermore, any profits generated by the help determine the best ways to modify energy use and keep more money in your wallet. Service is deeply ingrained into who we are. We continue to evolve with the times, and in return, we’ve found additional ways — like high-speed fiber-optic internet — to serve you and provide more options for you to power your life. We’re member-owned and service-driven. And we’re here whenever you need us. Connect with us online at naeci.com, in person at one of our three offices, through the NAEC mobile app or via our Facebook Right-of-way Foreman Denny Tryon, left, and Dylan McBride, rightaccount. However you choose to connect, please let us of-way laborer, remove debris so that lines can be rebuilt following a know how we can serve you better. tornado in March.
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