Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp.
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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Arkansas Explores Nuclear Power Expansion Amid Growing Energy Demand
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 >
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Arkansas’ Energy Future: New Power Plants Planned as Demand Surges
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 >
by Kyle Massey -
![AECC’s Fitzhugh plant near Ozark. [PHOTO provided]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Image_10-1-25_at_2.40e280afPM_opt-300x194.jpg)
AECC’s New Power Plant Near Texarkana Built for Dual-Fuel Reliability
AECC’s new plant design near Texarkana allows switching from natural gas to diesel to keep power flowing in winter storms. read more >
Promotions Announced at Legacy Capital, Lexicon, UAMS & AECC (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers highlights leadership changes and new hires across Arkansas in banking, health care, construction, education, and more. read more >
Mountaire Corp. Reclaims Top Spot Among Arkansas’ Largest Private Companies
Nineteen Arkansas-based private companies topped $1 billion in revenue in 2024. That's two more than the previous year. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Arkansas Passes Utility Bill That Could ‘Destabilize Rate Regulation’
A former chair of the Arkansas Public Service Commission said the new law is the culmination of 50 years of utilities and their legislative allies chipping away at regulatory authority. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
![Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. is building a natural gas-fueled generation facility near Naples, Texas, to help meet growing demand for electricity. [rendering provided]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot_2025-03-03_at_12.43.01e280afPM_opt-300x194.jpg)
Arkansas Faces Surge in Power Demand from AI & Data Centers
As Arkansas braces for a power surge driven by booming industries, its affordable rates could fuel major economic growth — if utilities can keep up. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Bill Would Let Utilities Promise Power to Attract Big Business
The proposal has sparked debate over costs, ratepayer impact, and oversight. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
After Sloan’s Dismissal, Coleman Fills In at Craighead Electric Cooperative
The removal of Jeremiah Sloan as CEO of Craighead Electric Cooperative remains something of a mystery. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Private Firms List Led by Blue Cross
Seventeen private companies owned and headquartered in Arkansas are believed to have had revenue of more than $1 billion in 2023. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Marine Glisovic Joins AECC/AECI as Corporate Communications Manager
Glisovic left KATV this month after more than 10 years with the Little Rock ABC affiliate. read more >
Cooperatives Prepare for Freezing Weather
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 >
by Kyle Massey -
Julie Chambers Promoted to CFO at First Service Bank (Movers & Shakers)
She previously was SVP of government-guaranteed lending. read more >
Central Moloney Names Travis Mosler as Director of Marketing (Movers & Shakers)
He previously owned and operated Crossbuck Creative. read more >
Jason Allen Named Chief Commercial Officer at Arkansas Electric Cooperatives (Movers & Shakers)
He will provide executive direction to the member-owned cooperative’s utility sales and services division. read more >
AECC Hires Former Coulson Exec Lance West as Controller
Former Coulson Oil Co. CFO Lance West has joined Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. as the electric generation and transmission cooperative’s controller. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
AECC Names Kollin Derynck VP of Power Production
Arkansas' power generation and transmission cooperative has a new vice president of power production, Kollin Derynck. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Cromwell Architects Engineers Hires Architect Michelle Teague (Movers & Shakers)
She has more than two decades of experience as a project architect. read more >
Tom Wright Named VP of Power Delivery for AECC
Wright, who has more than 30 years in the electric utility industry, joined AECC in 2021 as the director of transmission engineering and construction. read more >
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