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 >
New solar plants will help offset the loss of the two coal plants, which are set to close in 2028 and 2030. read more >
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 >
Kyle Heffley practices in Rogers, and Sevawn Holt and Chase Waters both practice in Little Rock. read more >
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 >
Loiacano started with the cooperatives as a legal intern in 2014. read more >
Frederick succeeds retiring CIO Robert McClanahan, who spent 42 years with Arkansas’ electric cooperatives. read more >
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 >
Brooke Blackwell and Kaitlyn Logan join as associate attorneys. read more >
He joins the co-op from Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP. read more >
DeAnna Smith successfully completed the training and examination necessary to earn the Professional in Human Resources certification. read more >
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 >
Vernon “Buddy” Hasten thanks the service for making him an officer and an engineer. Fate and genetics made him sharp, animated and funny. read more >
If the United States is to continue to prosper, we must work to make ourselves as energy independent as possible. read more >
Along with death, Hurricane Ida brought darkness to millions — a darkness that hit home for Entergy Arkansas, our state’s largest electric utility. read more >
Many of Arkansas’ current infrastructure projects require long-term plans that can be modified as needed, four industry professionals said during the “RechARge Arkansas: Regional Infrastructure Update” webinar. read more >
One of Little Rock's two regional transmission organizations for the electric grid said Monday that, for the first time in its history, it had directed member utilities to implement controlled interruptions of service to prevent widespread and uncontrolled power outages. read more >
As the planet warms and storms, hurricanes, floods and wildfires intensify, backup power systems are an urgent new market in renewable energy. But take a lesson from windy, fiery California: Even if you have solar panels and sunshine, your home or business could stay dark. read more >
J.D. Lowery’s motto is to treat everybody like he’d treat the boss. It keeps him humble and helps in recruiting and retaining businesses in areas served by the state’s electric co-ops. read more >
As cleanup continues after one of the worst hurricanes in Florida Panhandle history, line crews from Entergy Arkansas and the state’s electric cooperatives are helping to restore power after more than 2.3 million customers lost electricity in Florida and Georgia. read more >
Entergy Arkansas and the state's electric power cooperatives are offering a pre-emptive hand as Hurricane Florence bears down on the coast of North Carolina. read more >
