THE MESSENGER
A Publication for North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Members
STEM in action
Arkansas Electric Cooperative senior systems engineer Kevin
a tour of the co-op’s 1 MW solar array near Salem on May 15. The students also
Bank drafts to be processed on 14th
NAEC appreciates members who are enrolled in bank draft.
Beginning in June, the co-op will begin drafting bank draft participants' electric bills on the 14th of each month rather than the 10th. If the 14th falls on a weekend or holiday, NAEC will draft on the previous business day.
The co-op is making this change to processing payments on the due date based on feedback from members.
All members can enroll in automatic bank draft. The free service ensures the electric bill is paid on time each month and eliminates the cost of a stamp, a lobby visit or trip through the drive-thru lane.
Bank draft is an electronic transfer from a member’s checking or savings account to NAEC’s each month. The member will continue to receive an itemized statement of the bill unless he or she prefers E-Bill notifications only.
To enroll in bank draft, please call (870) 895-3221 or visit an NAEC office during regular business hours. Members also may request more information at info@naeci.com.
NEXT serving 20,000 subscribers
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s fiber subsidiary NEXT, Powered by NAEC reached a milestone in May by connecting its 20,000th subscriber. In celebration, NEXT is giving that subscriber – new Horseshoe Bend resident Karen Bachman – free 100 Mbps fiber internet service for life.
“This milestone has been a long time coming, and we are thrilled to be able to offer this promotion and celebrate the growth of NEXT,” said Scott Hamby, NEXT chief operating officer.
NEXT connected its first subscriber in December 2016 as part of a pilot project. More than seven years later, approximately 60% of NAEC members use NEXT services, which include high-speed internet, television and phone. Those interested in subscribing may visit an NAEC office to speak with a NEXT customer service representative, go to mynextfiber.com or call (870) 895-3221.
3 WAYS TO SEAL IN COMFORT
In addition to increased comfort, weatherizing your home is a great way to save energy and lower your cooling and heating costs. Here are three ways you can seal in comfort and savings.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, USA! — Our offices will be closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. A dispatcher will be on duty, and personnel will be on call in the event of an outage. Please report an outage using one of these methods:
• NAEC mobile app
• Outage Viewer at naeci.com
• (870) 895-3221
• Automated system at (844) 335-4461
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Caulk
Apply caulk around cracks and openings between stationary components, such as door frames and window frames.
Weatherstripping
Install weatherstripping around components that move, such as doors and operable windows.
Insulate
Adding insulation is an effective weatherization strategy, especially for older homes. Consider more insulation in an unfinished attic, exterior walls and floors above uninsulated spaces.
EFFICIENCY TIP OF THE MONTH
Did you know ceiling fans can help you save energy? Ceiling fans create a windchill effect on your skin to make you feel a few degrees cooler. Raise the thermostat a few degrees and turn on fans to reduce air conditioning costs. Set fan blades to rotate counterclockwise during summer months and clockwise during winter months. Remember, ceiling fans cool people, but they don’t actually lower the indoor temperature. Turn them off when you leave the room.
DAILY HIGHS & LOWS — APRIL 2024
Warmest Day: April 13, 86.3°
Coolest Day: April 22, 31.3°