Energy
Across the US, Batteries and Green Energies Like Wind and Solar Combine for Major Climate Solution
Batteries allow renewables to replace fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal, while keeping a steady flow of power when sources like wind and solar are not producing.
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in January After December Rate Revised Up
Compared to the same month the previous year, the labor force participation rate was two-tenths of a percentage point higher. read more >
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AI Market Forecast to Hit $1.8 Trillion in 2030
The global value of the artificial intelligence market is expected to surge in the next decade, growing from about $95.6 billion in 2021 to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to […] read more >
Navigating Arkansas’ Energy Landscape: Solar Grows, Nuclear Shines
Buddy Hasten sees a lot of sun power in Arkansas’ future, but he also forecasts some dark moments as American utilities continue to turn away from burning coal to create electricity. read more >
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SQRL Faces Financial Strain After Ambitious Expansion
A 210-store transaction in October has not been “seamlessly integrated” as predicted by CEO J. Blake Smith read more >
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SEC Approves Rule Requiring Some Companies to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Legal Challenges Loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved a rule that will require some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks, after […] read more >
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OPEC+ Extends Voluntary Production Cut
The countries participating in production cuts, which have gradually piled up since October 2022, have pointed to goals of balancing the oil market. read more >
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SPP Celebrates 10 Years of Its Integrated Power Marketplace
The regional transmission organization said that over the last decade it has provided more than $10.2 billion in benefits to its members. read more >
Hayley Taylor Appointed Principal Broker at McKimmey Associates Realtors (Movers & Shakers)
She has been with the agency since 2010. read more >
Montrose Narrows Losses in Q4, Announces Purchase of Colorado Environmental Consultancy
Shares of the company jumped 16% on adjusted income and revenue results that topped Wall Street forecasts. read more >
What Recession? Forecasters Raise Expectations for US Economy in 2024
Economists also more than doubled their estimates for the number of jobs gained across the economy this year. read more >
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Little Rock Goes Green: Sun Hog Solar Negotiates Deal to Power 70% of Municipal Electricity
Sun Hog is a subsidiary of Scenic Hill Solar and hopes to build a 4.9-megawatt solar array to supply about 70% of the municipal government’s electricity needs. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Murphy USA Creates COO Role, Names New CFO
In the new role, Mindy West will have responsibility for both the Murphy USA and QuickChek brands, including store operations, merchandise, marketing, and fuels. read more >
State Awarded $53M for Water Infrastructure Projects
The funds from the EPA will support essential water infrastructure that protects public health and water bodies across the state. read more >
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IRS Targets Execs Who Use Business Jets for Personal Travel
WASHINGTON (AP) — First, there were trackers on Taylor Swift and other celebrities’ private jet usage. Now, there will be more scrutiny on executives’ personal use of business aircraft who write it […] read more >
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Bringing In the Brine: South Arkansas Lithium Projects Face Engineering Challenges
Companies have invested hundreds of millions to create an Arkansas lithium industry, the infrastructure for which will be costly.
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by Kyle Massey -
Polk Stanley Wilcox Announces 5 Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
The promotions are across the Little Rock and Fayetteville offices. read more >
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Help Me Help You (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
Bad press releases are a waste of your money and my time. read more >
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Advanced Energy Expo Set for Students, Industry Pros, Job Seekers and Educators
Students will learn about a growing industry long before embarking on their careers, and industry leaders will be kept abreast of the latest technologies in the field. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Heat Pump Maker Hydro-Temp Gets $10.9M Grant for Expansion
The company teamed up with Energy Catalyst of Watervliet, New York, on a proposed co-development to increase their annual heat pump production ten-fold. read more >
US Inflation Slows in January, but Remains Elevated
The prices of services — hotel rooms, restaurant meals, auto insurance, apartment rents and the like — are still rising faster than they did before the pandemic and keeping overall inflation persistently high. read more >
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