Ouachita Electric Cooperative

01/06/2026

Congratulations to McKlain Keithley on being awarded Ouachita Electric’s 2026 Lineman Training Scholarship!

27/05/2026

Please join us in congratulating Chad Sloan, Ouachita Electric’s IT Technician, on graduating from the 2026 Leadership Camden Area program this month! We are proud of Chad for his commitment to community leadership and for representing Ouachita Electric. Congratulations Chad!

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

On May 8th, Ouachita Electric linemen Ethan Jordan, Austin McDonald, and Jemison McPherson proudly represented the cooperative at the 2026 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Lineman Rodeo. We appreciate each of these men for being outstanding ambassadors for Ouachita Electric, and we extend a special congratulations to Austin McDonald on earning 4th place in the overall apprentice division.

19/05/2026

Slow down and stay alert—contracted spraying crews work hard to keep our right-of-ways safe and reliable. Please give them space and help protect the people who power your community.

19/05/2026

Grateful today and every day for the commitment, reliability, and care you bring to your work. Thank you for all you do!

14/05/2026

Last week, Ouachita Electric was proud to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by treating multiple schools across our service territory to a dirty soda bar. We’re grateful for all the teachers who dedicate their time, passion, and care to our communities each day.

13/05/2026

Due to recent posting of inappropriate attacks directed toward OECC employees, OECC has disabled and removed the ability to post comments on its social media platforms.

13/05/2026

Ouachita Electric received an outstanding score of 90 on a national member satisfaction index conducted in 2025. Your opinion landed us at the top of the utility industry average scores and above several other service industry average scores. This recognition reflects the dedication and hard work of our employees and board of directors, who are committed to serving you — our members. We sincerely appreciate the positive feedback and continued trust you place in us.

12/05/2026

Energy that is produced at the wholesale level — or generation level — is measured in megawatt-hours, and the residential — or retail level — is measured and delivered in kilowatt-hours. The ability to produce energy is measured in megawatts and is referred to as capacity. Discover more about the ’ affordable and reliable power at https://aecc.com/balance-of-power/.