Caleb Gorden
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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2024 Solar Deadline Poses Challenges for Developers
Recent legislation changing Arkansas’ solar power policy has solar developers scrambling. read more >
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Biden’s Solar Support Is ‘Great News,’ Arkansans Say, With Caveats
Scenic Hill Solar CEO Bill Halter said the executive orders will eliminate a "self-inflicted wound" to domestic solar projects. read more >
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For Solar, A Threat Is Rising In the East
A U.S. investigation into Asian solar panel exports has stalled two of Entergy Arkansas’ largest sun projects. read more >
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Co-ops Blocking The Sun, PSC Told
The Arkansas Public Service Commission and lawmakers address the statewide dispute over plugging in. read more >
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Shine Ranks 34th on National List of Home Solar Contractors
When brothers Nick and Caleb Gorden formed Shine Solar of Rogers five years ago, they expected sunny days and some storms, but they didn’t expect to be on a national magazine’s list of the nation’s top residential rooftop solar installers. read more >
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Solar Finance Evolves as Big Player Arrives
With deep pockets and unmatched scale, Loanpal opens a planned 100-employee operation in Bentonville and is staffing up. read more >
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Shine Solar Adds Former Overstock.com Exec David Chidester
Shine Solar of Rogers is flexing its expansion muscles, announcing the hiring of former Overstock.com CFO David Chidester as its first CFO adviser. read more >
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4 Years in Making, PSC Ruling Pleases the Solar Industry
Net-metering decision, with caveats, keeps credit equal to retail power rate. read more >
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