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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative

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This includes our scholarship program, Youth Tour for juniors to Washington, D.C., and athletic shoes for every third-grade student.

For more than 85 years, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s directors and employees have worked to improve the quality of life of those we serve — our more than 30,600 members. The co-op does this in a multitude of ways, including:

• By maintaining more than 5,000 miles of electric line in portions of eight counties to ensure reliable service and public safety.
• By delivering fiber-optic internet to more than 21,500 subscribers as well as the economic, educational and entertainment benefits high-speed access affords through NEXT, Powered by NAEC.
• By returning more than $27 million in capital credits to members in the past 10 years and distinguishing NAEC from investor-owned utilities.
• By upholding the cooperative principle of “concern for community” and supporting our 12 public school districts, area chambers of commerce, county fair associations, first responders, city ball programs and local nonprofit organizations. Our cornerstone is providing members reliable, affordable and responsible electricity while ensuring the co-op’s financial stability for decades to come. NAEC is regulated by the Arkansas Public Service Commission and the federal government and is independently audited annually.

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Social Media Policy

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s social media was created to inform and interact with our members. NAEC welcomes members’ questions, concerns and comments. However, we ask those who engage with our page to be respectful. NAEC reserves the right to remove communication that involves misinformation, harassment, commercial solicitation or references to illegal activity as well as obscene, vulgar or profane language. Those who post such communication are subject to being blocked.

11/10/2026

NAEC's offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for employee training. If you experience an outage, please report it via SmartHub or by calling (870) 895-3221 to reach the dispatcher on duty.

11/10/2026

The Smiths of Howard County, members of Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc., are the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year. The family will be recognized at the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation luncheon in December.

Learn about their story by visiting:
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/it-starts-with-the-heart/.

11/09/2026

As the leaves fall and it's time to clean those gutters, take a few extra precautions to stay safe around electricity. Always check for power lines near your roof or gutters. Keep tools and yourself at least 10 feet away from overhead lines. 🍂

11/07/2026

Is your HVAC system ready for the winter chill? Regardless of the type of system you have, there are several proactive steps you can take to maximize HVAC performance — and minimize energy waste. Watch to learn more. via NRECA

11/06/2026

On the go or right at home, we're charged with providing you with every dependable resource we can deliver.

We're powering your “connect this. Click that. And go'” every single day, right where you live. Delivered by your local electric cooperative. Our mission is to provide reliable, affordable and responsible power to our members. It's your local, hometown cooperative way, because we're better connected, together.

11/06/2026

It’s Friday! Hayden Robinson, one of our fiber technicians, recently teamed up with our NAEC crew to install fiber internet and run electric service to a member’s home.

We appreciate Hayden and all of our NEXT and NAEC teams who work together to keep our communities connected! 💚

🌐 mynextfiber.com

11/06/2026

Congratulations to Paul Hickinbotham on his retirement after 25 years with North Arkansas Electric Cooperative! ⚡️

Paul most recently served as a right-of-way foreman, where his hard work, knowledge and commitment made a lasting impact on our cooperative and the members we serve.

We appreciate all Paul has contributed over the past 25 years. He’ll be greatly missed by his crew and the entire NAEC team.

Thank you for 25 years of service, Paul, and congratulations on your retirement!

11/05/2026

NAEC’s Operation Round Up® Golf Classic raised more than $16,000 for the co-op’s scholarship program for high school graduates. Twenty-two teams competed for cash prizes in the scramble, which was held at the Cherokee Village South Golf Course on Oct. 15.

The fundraiser was a success because of our generous sponsors, especially course sponsors AECI Utility Solutions, Anstaff Bank and Huxford Pole & Timber Company.

Members can help raise money for local scholarships as well by having their bill "rounded up" to the next dollar through Operation Round Up.

Call the co-op at (870) 895-3221 to join! ⚡️💙

11/04/2026

Some of our favorite heroes wear hard hats. ⚡️

Meet Hayes, who chose to dress up as his hero: his dad, Benton Hardin! 👷‍♂️💙 Benton is an engineering technician at North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, and it looks like Hayes may be following in Dad’s footsteps one day.

11/03/2026

We had a great time at the Salem Arkansas Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat! 🎃

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us. We always enjoy opportunities to connect with our members and be part of the communities we’re proud to serve.

Address

225 S Main Street
Salem, AR
72576

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18708953221

Website

http://www.naeci.com/

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