Tagged: Stephen Meeks

Legislators Give Final OK to Bill Supporters Say Will Boost Solar in Arkansas

Legislators Give Final OK to Bill Supporters Say Will Boost Solar in Arkansas

Arkansas’ sun power industry scored a major victory Tuesday afternoon at the state Capitol as the state House approved legislation to allow third-party financing of solar arrays. The measure, already cleared by the state Senate, will open up solar power options for non-taxed entities like nonprofit corporations, government agencies and schools. read more >

Is Enough Ever Enough? (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)

Is Enough Ever Enough? (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)

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For those of us who have never been rich or even seriously entertained the prospect, the idea that millions of dollars, even after taxes, year after year would not be adequate is mind-boggling. read more >

PSC's Solar Rate Decision Remains on Horizon

PSC's Solar Rate Decision Remains on Horizon

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Phase 1 set an expedited process for reviewing proposals for generation systems above the state’s 300-kilowatt cap for net metering. Phase II, deliberating future rate structures, has taken time. read more >

PSC Solar Hearing Has 'Mic-Drop Moment'

PSC Solar Hearing Has 'Mic-Drop Moment'

After the state attorney general's office made a case Thursday to allow Arkansas utilities to essentially pay less for electricity generated by customers with solar power systems, citing language in a 2015 law, the law's sponsor begged to differ. read more >

Arkansas Lawmakers Side With Governor on LGBT Guidance

Arkansas Lawmakers Side With Governor on LGBT Guidance

Arkansas lawmakers are joining with Gov. Asa Hutchinson to encourage schools to disregard an Obama administration directive that they must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity. read more >

Arkansas House Panel Rejects Bill to Reduce Light Pollution

Arkansas House Panel Rejects Bill to Reduce Light Pollution

Republican Rep. Stephen Meeks says his bill would save tax dollars and protect the environment. The 13-page bill would require city and county governments to use energy efficient lighting when replacing fixtures and attempt to reduce glare from billboards and onto private property. read more >