Arkansas Advanced Energy Association
Farmers & Merchants Bank, Harps Food Stores, Conway Corp Announce Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
A number of new hires, promotions and board appointments from an array of industries are showcased in this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >
SWEPCO Rate Hike Sparks Debate Over Energy Planning in Arkansas
Recent legislature has tied the hands of many Arkansas residents when it comes to their electric bills. read more >
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Happy Holidays. Now Dim the Lights
With the number of different utility projects lined up in the next few years, 2026 will mark an increase in energy bills for many. read more >
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Washington Regional, Hendrix College, Citizens Bank Announce New Hires and Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Banking, education and health care are the notable industries in this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >
Pulaski County, AAEF Get $250K Energy Efficiency Grant
The county is the sole Arkansas recipient among 50 communities nationwide selected for the funding from 114 total applicants. read more >
Arkansas Regulators Reject 6 Electric Cooperatives’ Tariff Proposals
The utilities proposed requiring liability insurance policies of up to $10 million for customers connecting their own power generation sources to the grid. read more >
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New Roles at Alice Walton School, Hendrix & Conway Corp. (Movers & Shakers)
From new college trustees to energy leaders and nonprofit officers, this week’s Movers & Shakers highlights career moves across Arkansas. read more >
Arkansas Renewable Energy Projects Stalled by Political Opposition
After five Arkansas counties restricted wind and solar projects, Lauren Waldrip said Republican-led resistance defies core conservative values. read more >
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AAEA, Americans for Prosperity Push for Reliable Power
They teamed up with the goal of addressing a "critical energy shortage” the state is likely to face beginning in 2026. read more >
Advanced Energy Group Hires Stephanie Slagle, Ebony Mitchell
Most recently, Slagle was vice president of marketing and communications for the North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. read more >
New Appointments at Grand Savings Bank, Stephens Insurance, ASU-Beebe & More (Movers & Shakers)
Key Arkansas appointments include Aubrey Blackmon’s Agriculture Hall of Fame induction, Laura Landreaux as State Chamber chair, and leadership changes in banking, energy, health care, and more. read more >
Promoting Energy Innovation with AAEA Director Lauren Waldrip
Waldrip is executive director of the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association in Little Rock. read more >
Arkansas Solar Industry Braces for Major Shift Under New Net-Metering Rules
After Sept. 30, the state’s rules for utility credits on newly interconnected solar-power systems will change. Credits will fall to about four-tenths of what existing system owners receive, and new restrictions will also go into effect. read more >
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AAEA Offers Economic Development Program
The EACH Initiative will help city and county leaders by providing critical resources, support and capacity-building opportunities. The idea is to overcome constrained budgets and challenges that seem overwhelming, Waldrip said. read more >
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New FERC Mandate Requires Long-Term Planning Amid Rising Energy Demands
Advanced energy advocates praised the potential for easier interconnection of wind and solar projects, while conservative states were beyond skeptical. read more >
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Grant for Arkansas Solar Power Actually Bigger Than Announced
The federal grant for rooftop solar development is $93.6 million, as opposed to the $62 million the EPA originally announced. 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 >
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Utilities Answer State Order Seeking Plans on Federal Funds
Regulators wanted to know whether utilities will take advantage of programs offering millions of dollars in incentives for energy-saving projects and new power transmission connections. Arkansas’ biggest utilities said yes, but with considerable qualifications. read more >
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Lost Generation: Solar Power Shines Bright as Coal Plants Prepare to Retire
New solar plants will help offset the loss of the two coal plants, which are set to close in 2028 and 2030. read more >
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Advanced Energy Conference Set Nov. 10 in Fayetteville
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association will gather to hear industry discussions and honor leaders in the advanced energy sector at its 11th convention and policy conference on Nov. 10. read more >
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