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From Coal to Solar: Treaty Oak’s 100-Megawatt Project Rises Near Retiring Plant
Treaty Oak Clean Energy is building a 100-megawatt solar array in Grant County, near the White Bluff coal plant, creating 200 jobs and using local materials.
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As Arkansas braces for a power surge driven by booming industries, its affordable rates could fuel major economic growth — if utilities can keep up.
The proposal has sparked debate over costs, ratepayer impact, and oversight.
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