Paris Accord Pullout May Have Muted Effect in Arkansas
President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord drew support and criticism from predictable quarters. But the bottom line for Arkansas businesses may be that the decision changes little here. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Private Solar’s Future in Arkansas Hinges on PSC Review
Decisions by the Arkansas Public Service Commission could promote solar generation at homes and businesses or even cripple it, advocates say, but the most critical rulings may not come for more than a year. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas at Crossroads for Individual Solar
Solar power generated at individual homes and businesses remains relatively rare in Arkansas, but it has been growing. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Leslie Rutledge: Ruling to Block Clean Power Plan Is Good News
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to temporarily block President Barack Obama's plan to cut power plant emissions is good news. Arkansas is one of 27 states suing to halt implementation of the Clean Power Plan. read more >
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Leslie Rutledge Engages EPA in Legal Battles
State Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced last week that Arkansas would join a multistate lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on ozone, the sixth legal battle she has entered with the federal agency since taking office in January. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Entergy Arkansas Seeks OK for 81-Megawatt Solar Power Plant
Entergy Arkansas said Wednesday that it is seeking approval from the state Public Service Commission to build an 81-megawatt photovoltaic solar energy plant in Arkansas County. read more >
by Lance Turner -
EPA’s Clean Power Plan Fuels Carbon Debate
On June 2, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its Clean Power Plan. Environmentalists and power companies have split opinions on the agency's goals. read more >
by Marty Cook -