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The July report did not reflect any effects from Hurricane Beryl. read more >

Looking ahead short term, Buddy Hasten sees a big surge in renewable energy interconnections. In the long term, he hopes for a return to nuclear generation. read more >

Buddy Hasten sees a lot of sun power in Arkansas’ future, but he also forecasts some dark moments as American utilities continue to turn away from burning coal to create electricity. read more >

Crude oil prices are expected to aver $78 per barrel in July and rise to around $80 in the fourth quarter of this year. read more >

Coal consumption in the electric power sector is expected to decline by 13%. read more >

Meanwhile, natural gas and renewable sources have increased their roles in the energy mix with wind and solar power accounting for the largest share of electricity capacity additions in the country. read more >

High fuel costs, government regulation and shutdowns of fossil-fuel generation plants are strangling the electric cooperatives’ ability to supply affordable and dependable power to 1.2 million cooperative members in Arkansas. read more >

In projections issued Tuesday, the EIA expects overall domestic energy use to rise by 1% in 2024, with global crude oil inventories rising over the next two years. read more >

The CEO of the electric co-op is sounding the alarm about accountability and reliability in the regional electricity supply. read more >