Vernon “Buddy” Hasten

Arkansas’ utilities are racing to keep up with soaring electricity demand, but some power projects face scrutiny from regulators and questions about whether they meet new state law requirements. read more >

AECC’s new plant design near Texarkana allows switching from natural gas to diesel to keep power flowing in winter storms. read more >

The best quotes of 2024 from Arkansas business leaders, innovators, and officials—insights on challenges, growth, and the unique spirit driving the state forward. read more >

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 >

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Inc.  plans to build a 900-megawatt gas-fueled power plant in Texas, citing a need for more baseload power. The Little Rock cooperative proposed the next-generation plant for […] read more >