Incorporated in 1942, Petit Jean Electric Cooperative is a member-owned company that serves a population of more than 17,000 customers in Arkansas with over 3,000 miles of electric distribution line. It offers automatic bank draft, billing, load management, meter reading, outage reporting and surge protection services. The company provides information related to the installation of compact fluorescent light bulbs, heat pumps, security lights and water heaters. Petit Jean Electric Cooperative conducts energy audits. It offers a range of member services. The company maintains a staff of more than 60 employees. Petit Jean Electric Cooperative installs residential energy systems for homes and new construction and outdoor living projects.