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Serving up Savings Serving up Savings
Nov 3, 2023

Serving up Savings

The holiday season is just around the corner and soon, festive music will flood the airwaves, sparkling lights and decorations will adorn homes and businesses, and good tidings will abound.

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Big news from Petit Jean Fiber! Big news from Petit Jean Fiber!
Oct 3, 2023

Big news from Petit Jean Fiber!

Our crews are dedicated to serving the Petit Jean Electric Cooperative membership with high-speed internet from Petit Jean Fiber. We are excited to announce that with the completion of our most recent zone openings — Hillview and Shirley — ALL OF VAN BUREN COUNTY is now connected to fiber-fast internet!

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Playing it Safe Online - October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month By Anne Prince Playing it Safe Online - October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month By Anne Prince
Oct 3, 2023

Playing it Safe Online - October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month By Anne Prince

In today’s world, most of us don’t leave the front door unlocked. We protect our homes, loved ones and valuables, from intruders with locks, alarms and other security measures. Cybersecurity is no different. It’s the practice of protecting other valuables, such as your identify, banking and health records and other sensitive information, from digital attacks and theft.

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Ways Cooperatives Grow Ways Cooperatives Grow
Oct 3, 2023

Ways Cooperatives Grow

October is National Co-op Month, and Petit Jean Electric Cooperative is joining cooperatives across the U.S. to celebrate. Co-ops come in all shapes and sizes, but they each have a common goal: to provide goods or services for the members of the co-op.

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Petit Jean Fiber reaches new milestone Petit Jean Fiber reaches new milestone
Sep 5, 2023

Petit Jean Fiber reaches new milestone

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for Petit Jean Fiber, a leading provider of fiber internet services and a fiber subsidiary of Petit Jean Electric Cooperative. We have reached 3,000 subscribers, marking a remarkable achievement in our journey to bring high-speed connectivity to our members throughout rural Arkansas.

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The Power in Preparation The Power in Preparation
Sep 5, 2023

The Power in Preparation

September is National Preparedness Month. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Preparedness Month is a yearly observance “to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.”

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Birds on a wire: Don’t shoot power lines Birds on a wire: Don’t shoot power lines
Sep 5, 2023

Birds on a wire: Don’t shoot power lines

For many hunters, September is an exciting month, as it means the start of their season with the opening of dove hunting. It’s also a good time to urge hunters to take precautions and be aware of potential electrical hazards while hunting.

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McJunkins named county, district Farm Family McJunkins named county, district Farm Family
Aug 7, 2023

McJunkins named county, district Farm Family

Bar MC Ranch, owned by Adam and Darla McJunkins of Dennard, has been named the Van Buren County and North Central District Farm Family of the Year. Adam has worked for Petit Jean Electric for 29 years in various engineering and operations positions.

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Factors that impact electricity prices Factors that impact electricity prices
Aug 7, 2023

Factors that impact electricity prices

Inflation has impacted the price of everything including gasoline, eggs, and the costs for fuels required to produce electricity have also risen. There are a few key factors that impact electricity prices and energy bills.

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