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Understanding the "Cost of Debt" on Your Electric Bill Understanding the "Cost of Debt" on Your Electric Bill
May 13, 2025

Understanding the "Cost of Debt" on Your Electric Bill

We’ve been hearing a lot of talk about electric bills lately, especially from some folks who feel like rates are creeping higher than they should. Is that a fair concern? Absolutely. Nobody likes surprises—especially when it involves parting with more of your hard-earned cash. But let’s dig into the nitty-gritty of how your co-op bill is determined, plus a few ways you can keep it in check.

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Cast Your Ballot for a Chance to Win Cast Your Ballot for a Chance to Win
May 5, 2025

Cast Your Ballot for a Chance to Win

If you haven’t already, you should receive the Petit Jean Electric Cooperative Annual Report and ballot for the election of two directors soon. Please take the time to vote and return the ballot to the co-op in the small envelope provided.

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Energy Bills ‘Boil’ Down to One Thing — Heat Energy Bills ‘Boil’ Down to One Thing — Heat
Apr 4, 2025

Energy Bills ‘Boil’ Down to One Thing — Heat

By: Mitch Ross

Heating, cooling and water heaters are always top of the list for me when I’m helping someone lower their bill. Although 46% of the bill may be heating and cooling, 14% water heating, 13% appliances, and so on, if you add it up, nearly 100% of energy use “boils” down to one concept: heat.

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Countering High Inflation and Interest Rates Countering High Inflation and Interest Rates
Apr 4, 2025

Countering High Inflation and Interest Rates

High inflation and high interest rates cost us all. With inflation rising to levels unseen in decades, households across Arkansas and the United States are asking how much more they can expect to pay for gasoline, groceries and other necessities. Who could have imagined $6 for a dozen eggs or $5 for orange juice?

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Factors that Impact Your Energy Bills Factors that Impact Your Energy Bills
Feb 5, 2025

Factors that Impact Your Energy Bills

February brings with it some of the coldest weather of the year. Because of the lower temperatures, your home heating system works harder and longer to keep you warm. This means your energy bills will be higher. Though you may feel you have no control, you have more control than you may think.

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