AECC

With coal and natural gas on the decline for energy sources, nuclear power plants have become more of a consideration as the years go by. A new study funded by Arkansas lawmakers looks to assess the risks of going nuclear. read more >

Arkansas’ utilities are racing to keep up with soaring electricity demand, but some power projects face scrutiny from regulators and questions about whether they meet new state law requirements. read more >

AECC’s new plant design near Texarkana allows switching from natural gas to diesel to keep power flowing in winter storms. read more >

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Inc.  plans to build a 900-megawatt gas-fueled power plant in Texas, citing a need for more baseload power. The Little Rock cooperative proposed the next-generation plant for […] read more >

The nonprofit wholesale power cooperative, incorporated on July 11, 1949, provides electricity today for 1.2 million electric cooperative members in Arkansas and neighboring states. read more >

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Inc., the statewide cooperative association, reported that line crews at all co-ops are on alert and ready to respond to any power outages. read more >

Vernon “Buddy” Hasten thanks the service for making him an officer and an engineer. Fate and genetics made him sharp, animated and funny. read more >