arkansas electric cooperatives logo rural arkansas living August 2009 issue
   
Taste Discovery

Cranberries and pomegranates are packed with powerful antioxidants and provide great health benefits.

Click here for tasty recipes using these two super fruits.
  • Cranberry Pomegranate Sangria
  • Fruit Green Salad with Ruby Pomegranate Dressing
  • Pomegranate Berry Smoothies
  • Greek Cranberry Pomegranate Marinated Roast Leg of Lamb
 
On the Rise:
What’s driving electricity costs higher?
Update on climate change legislation before Congress


The U.S. Senate is now considering the American Clean Energy and Security Act which was narrowly approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senators are also working on a climate and energy bill of their own. Click here for information on changes to the proposed legislation that the cooperatives will seek to make it more equitable and cause less harm to consumers.

 
Planting in Summer's Heat

Don’t let the heat of summer keep you from adding plants to your garden. Click here for summer planting tips.

 
Energy Efficiency Home Makeover Winners Announced!

Click here to find out the lucky winners of our $50,000 Energy Efficiency Home Makeover contest! Plus, the complete list of Marathon Water Heater winners.

Energy Efficiency Tips

Resolve to conserve energy as the kids head back to the classrooms this fall – and maybe save a few dollars along the way. Click here for energy-saving and environmentally friendly back-to-school tips.

 
Doug Rye Says
Improperly installed systems can’t keep you cool. Click here for information on the importance of using a reputable and knowledgeable heating and air company.
 
Museum of Music

Billy’s House of Guitars and Musical Museum keeps music heritage alive in Glenwood.

Click here to read more

 
Click here to view the entire
Rural Arkansas August Issue!