John W. Turk Jr. Power Plant
Power Balance Shifting In Arkansas: Coal Crucial But Losing Ground
King Coal isn’t dead, but it’s being dethroned as the top fuel source for creating electric power in Arkansas. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
McCellon-Allen Retires as Swepco President
Venita McCellon-Allen, a pioneering woman in utility boardrooms and a player in Arkansas' energy sector since taking over the Texarkana division of Central & South West Corp. in 1994, has retired as president and COO of Southwestern Electric Power Co. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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 -
Swepco to Dedicate John W. Turk Jr. Plant in Hope
A dedication ceremony is planned in south Arkansas for Southwestern Electric Power Co.'s new coal-fired power plant. read more >
by Associated Press -