solar energy
Mayor Frank Scott on Downtown’s Clean Energy Goals
The Little Rock mayor spoke about the Clinton Sustainable Energy District and the city's clean energy goals. read more >
NextEra Highlights Arkansas Investments as Ashdown Solar Plans Take Shape
In part of their statements on the Little River County solar farm, NextEra also shared the impact of a previous project in Arkansas. read more >
NextEra Energy Defends $300M Solar Project Amid Tax Debate
Nextera Energy has provided their input regarding the legal battle in Little River County. read more >
$270M Solar Project Sparks Taxpayer Revolt in Little River County
The dispute hinges on a legal interpretation of Arkansas law, with a key hearing set for Jan. 20. read more >
Happy Holidays. Now Dim the Lights
With the number of different utility projects lined up in the next few years, 2026 will mark an increase in energy bills for many. read more >
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Baptist Health Expands Sustainability With Solar
In an effort to offset rising energy costs and move toward a more sustainable model, Baptist Health will soon be pulling power from a nearly 50-acre solar array in Stuttgart. read more >
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Entergy Arkansas Brings Flat Fork Solar Online
Entergy Arkansas has energized its 200-megawatt Flat Fork Solar project near Brinkley and expects another major array online by year’s end. read more >
Invenergy’s $600M Solar Project Nears Approval in Lonoke County
A Chicago developer is close to approval for a $600 million solar farm in Lonoke County that could power 70,000 homes. read more >
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SPP Proposes Fast-Track Plan to Address Looming Power Generation Shortfall
Utilities across the region have been clamoring for more “dispatchable” electricity, power that can be delivered immediately. read more >
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UA System Solar Project Frozen in Legal Limbo
The Trump administration froze funding for the $100 million project, which would be the largest commercial solar development in state history. read more >
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On Decentralized Power Generation (Letter to the Editor)
A reader challenges recent Arkansas Business coverage on electric utilities, calling for deeper scrutiny of co-op practices, centralized power investment, and the future of solar energy in Arkansas. read more >
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Treaty Oak Clean Energy Announces $150M Solar Array in Grant County
The Texas-based energy firm said it has a virtual power purchase agreement in place for a big-name technology company. read more >
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Arkansas’ New Net-Metering Policy: Solar Industry vs. Utilities
Solar power systems that have their interconnection documents in place by Sept. 30 are granted legacy status and will be “grandfathered in” at the old net-metering credit rate. read more >
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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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New FERC Mandate Requires Long-Term Planning Amid Rising Energy Demands
Advanced energy advocates praised the potential for easier interconnection of wind and solar projects, while conservative states were beyond skeptical. read more >
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Getting Solar Value After October Switch
Arkansas’ net-metering credits to utility customers for solar energy they add to the grid will change drastically for systems connected after Sept. 31. read more >
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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 >
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Little Rock Goes Green: Sun Hog Solar Negotiates Deal to Power 70% of Municipal Electricity
Sun Hog is a subsidiary of Scenic Hill Solar and hopes to build a 4.9-megawatt solar array to supply about 70% of the municipal government’s electricity needs. read more >
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Entegrity’s Flint Richter Discusses Solar Policies Shifting this Fall
On Oct. 1, the new state policy will cut the credit by about half, from the retail rate utilities charge for power to the wholesale rate they pay for it. read more >
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 >
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