Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Hits Milestone With 1 Million Connected
More than 40,000 miles of fiber have been installed collectively by 17 cooperative broadband providers, including 15 local broadband providers, one wholesale broadband provider and one middle-mile fiber company. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
A Closing Gap: Arkansas Working Steadily to Deploy Broadband
Facing a lack of internet access in rural Arkansas, electric cooperatives had the existing infrastructure and interest in customer satisfaction to lead the charge in broadband deployment. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Diamond State Networks Makes Jill McDaniel Interim CEO
Former CEO Doug Maglothin plans to pursue other broadband, middle mile and network opportunities in Arkansas and beyond. read more >
AECC Celebrates 75 Years of Cooperative Power
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 >
Reading The Future: Energy (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
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 >
by Kyle Massey -
State Co-ops Help Restore Power in Alabama, Louisiana
Seven of the line workers are from Petit Jean Electric Cooperative of Clinton, and 70 are with Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc. of Little Rock. read more >
Navigating Arkansas’ Energy Landscape: Solar Grows, Nuclear Shines
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 >
by Kyle Massey -
With Solar, Gum Springs Will Have 1st Energy Sufficient Hazardous Waste Site
Today’s Power Inc. of North Little Rock partners with Veolia North America of Boston to make Veolia’s facility in Gum Springs the nation’s first hazardous waste treatment site to be fully energy self-sufficient. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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 >
by Kyle Massey -
Cooperatives Name Bill Gossage as External Affairs Chief
Before joining the cooperatives last year as vice president of governmental affairs, Gossage was deputy chief of staff for external affairs to former Gov. Asa Hutchinson. read more >
3 Elected Partners at Kutak Rock (Movers & Shakers)
Kyle Heffley practices in Rogers, and Sevawn Holt and Chase Waters both practice in Little Rock. read more >
Electric Cooperatives Hire Brandon Lohse as CFO
Before joining the cooperatives, Lohse spent 26 years in energy and financial services positions, most recently spending nearly five years as director of investor relations for ONE Gas of Tulsa. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Cooperatives Name Jennifer Loiacano as Director of Government Affairs
Loiacano started with the cooperatives as a legal intern in 2014. read more >
Electric Cooperatives Name Daron Frederick as CIO
Frederick succeeds retiring CIO Robert McClanahan, who spent 42 years with Arkansas’ electric cooperatives. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Utilities Offer Energy-Saving Tips for Businesses as Cold Closes In
Though most suggestions are for homeowners, Arkansas electric cooperatives and Entergy Arkansas also had specific suggestions for businesses large and small, and those suggestions rely largely on common sense. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
2 Join Rainwater Holt & Sexton of Little Rock (Movers & Shakers)
Brooke Blackwell and Kaitlyn Logan join as associate attorneys. read more >
Electric Cooperatives Hire LR Lawyer Dan Herrington
He joins the co-op from Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP. read more >
Conway Corp. HR Specialist Earns Professional Certification (Movers & Shakers)
DeAnna Smith successfully completed the training and examination necessary to earn the Professional in Human Resources certification. read more >
Hutchinson Aide Bill Gossage Joins Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas
Buddy Hasten, president and CEO of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, said in a statement that Gossage was selected after an extensive search, and that his “knowledge of Arkansas and dedication to service” will help improve lives. read more >
One Word: Energy (Editorial)
If the United States is to continue to prosper, we must work to make ourselves as energy independent as possible. read more >
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