Craighead Electric

Craighead Electric serves approximately 30,000 members in eight counties in NE Arkansas. Please DO NOT report outages on this page call 1-888-771-7772.

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The challenge for the @ElecCoopsArk, especially as power demands increase, is to constantly balance available power generation resources while also being responsible for the use of available resources. How do we do that? Visit https://t.co/Bu4sCmcGph to find out!

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Historically, generated electricity has not been stored. Every second of every day, generator operators must balance the amount of energy produced to the amount consumed while keeping voltage and frequency constant. Learn more at 

https://t.co/Bu4sCmcGph.

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🌞ATTENTION MEMBERS!🌞 Ahead of April 8th's solar eclipse, we prioritize your safety. Offices are closed due to traffic. Access services via SmartHub. Report outages at 1-888-771-7772 or text OUT to 85700. Crews are on standby for uninterrupted service. #SolarEclipseSafety 🌟

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CECC offices will be closed for Good Friday on March 29. Members can make payments and report outages on SmartHub. Happy Easter!

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The challenge for the @ElecCoopsArk, especially as power demands increase, is to constantly balance available power generation resources while also being responsible for the use of available resources. How do we do that? Visit https://t.co/Bu4sCmcGph to find out!

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L👀ks a little crooked to us! Have no fear, we have crews out to assess & repair wind damage throughout our territory.

Report outages or damage in SmartHub, by calling 888.771.7772, or texting OUT to 85700.

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Big shoutout to Kim Kahn for hitting the impressive milestone of 10 years at Craighead Electric! Kim is doing fantastic work as a Member Service Rep at our Jonesboro office. Thanks for all you do, Kim! 🌟

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Looking for a killer side dish to prepare for this season? Check out this hash brown casserole with a great backstory! You won’t be disappointed. 🥔

Find the recipe here: https://t.co/ciGORzasC2

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We have 1,031 meters without power in the Harrisburg area. Crews have been dispatched to make repairs & restore power. We'll continue to post updates as we work through the outage.

Members can report outages on:
💡 SmartHub
💡Calling 888.771.7772
💡Texting OUT to 85700

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PLANNED OUTAGE for substation maintenance on Lynn Circuits 2 & 3 tomorrow, March 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This will affect approximately 900 members in the following areas:

💡South out of Lynn on HWY 361 to Dowdy
💡South out of Lynn on HWY 25 to Strawberry

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A report from the Cooperative Finance Corporation and @NRECANews shares the “vast economic impact of electric cooperatives on a national scale. With operations in nearly every state, co-ops have a far-reaching footprint that creates value for Americans.” https://t.co/m8nZ2xF0e6

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We're hiring a Mechanic Technician! Apply online at, https://t.co/yTykPAE5hF. Applications are accepted through April 3, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/women/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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🔦 🌼 Illuminate your outdoor spaces for those lovely spring evenings! Opt for weather-resistant and energy-efficient lighting to keep your walkways bright and beautiful while preventing trips and enhancing security in outdoor areas. #outdoorspringsafety

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Natural gas is just one of the @ElecCoopsArk’s key baseload power resources for providing reliable, 24/7 on-demand electricity to 1.3 million Arkansans. Two of our natural gas power plants can switch to diesel under emergency circumstances.

https://t.co/Bu4sCmcGph.

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Join us in celebrating Sydney Adams, our Member Service Representative, for her 5 years of dedication to CECC! 🌟 Based at our Jonesboro office, Sydney consistently delivers excellence in serving our members. Congratulations, Sydney!

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Looking forward, pressures to curb the use of fossil fuels could challenge electric cooperatives’ ability to deliver power 24/7/365. How are we strategizing & preparing? Visit https://t.co/Bu4sCmcGph to learn more.

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Every dollar @ElecCoopsofArk spend stimulates an additional $1.81 in economic activity in the state. CEO Vernon “Buddy” Hasten writes about a recent study that highlights the electric cooperatives' impact on the economy.

For more, visit: https://t.co/YSpnmqWpKC

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HURRY! TIME IS RUNNING OUT to apply for the @ElecCoopsArk @Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour! High school juniors — Don’t miss this opportunity of a lifetime to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Visit https://t.co/Lh8WhCj3m2 to apply!

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🔌 30 min. planned outage on Monday, 8:30 AM affecting HWY 158 from HWY 163 to Bay. Affected roads: Industrial Dr, Tater Sack Rd, Johnson Bay Rd, W Robinson St, CR 636, Lunsford Ave, & Colony Cir. Work will last 4 hours, followed by a brief outage to restore normal service.

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Happy leap day! 🐸 Remember, if you encounter a downed power line, LEAP or shuffle away, keeping your feet together – even if the line doesn’t appear energized. Once you’re safe, call Craighead Electric immediately to report it. #leapday