by - June 21, 2023 11:29 am
The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station has entered into a 25-year solar service agreement with Entegrity Partners to provide renewable energy for over 80% of the annual electricity consumption at the…
by - June 19, 2023 1:18 pm
A new report highlighted multiple factors to consider in planning for charging infrastructure – often regarded as the most challenging aspect of transitioning to electric trucks. The report included a…
by - June 18, 2023 9:13 am
Arkansas energy leaders recently provided updates on energy-related projects and learned about federal funding opportunities that could help to make them a reality. The discussion was a part of Energy…
by - June 14, 2023 4:17 pm
Entergy Arkansas recently awarded Polyethylene Containers, Inc. of El Dorado with $969,505.71 in incentives as part of its Large Commercial & Industrial Program through Entergy Solutions, a program which provides…
by - June 14, 2023 2:13 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (June 13) unanimously approved a resolution adopting the Fort Smith Energy Master Plan, including centralization of energy usage tracking and projects for efficiency…
by - June 13, 2023 1:03 pm
Overall prices of goods and services rose 4% in May compared to a year ago, increasing 0.1% from the prior month which was the smallest year-over-year increase since March 2021,…
by - June 6, 2023 2:19 pm
Crude oil prices are expected to rise and inventories to fall as OPEC looks to extend production cuts through 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Also, Saudi…
by - June 1, 2023 2:55 pm
Entrepreneurs and researchers looking to commercialize energy technology can attend a June workshop to learn about programs providing federal money for their projects, according to an event announcement. Energy Innovation…
by - May 30, 2023 10:20 am
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock received $1 million Tuesday (May 30) to expand its Emerging Threat Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ET-ISAC). The university will use the money…
by - May 28, 2023 8:17 am
Bill Gossage and Jonathan Oliver have both been promoted to new executive roles at the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc (AECI). Gossage was named Chief…
by - May 23, 2023 3:38 pm
Entergy Arkansas launched a new recycling program for residential customers to make replacing their outdated refrigerator or freezer easier. The Entergy Solutions’ Point of Purchase Solutions (POPS) Program allows customers…
by - May 19, 2023 10:32 am
Average fuel prices declined in Arkansas as the number of Memorial Day (May 29) travelers is expected to be the third highest since 2000, according to AAA. The number of…
by - May 17, 2023 12:53 pm
Little Rock-based Scenic Hill Solar announced Wednesday (May 17) reaching an agreement with the University of Arkansas System that will include 74 megawatts in DC solar array capacity, the second…
by - May 11, 2023 5:19 pm
The city of Clarksville has signed an agreement with Syntex Industries to design and construct the first Syntex Hydrogen Power Plant, which will exceed $250 million in construction costs. The…
by - May 10, 2023 6:14 pm
Fort Smith City Directors are considering the steps needed to make city properties more energy efficient and for the possibilities of solar to power city facilities. One idea includes a…
by - May 10, 2023 7:53 am
U.S. electricity demand is expected to decline this summer from last summer as a cooler summer will lead to less air conditioning use, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration…
by - May 8, 2023 1:42 pm
A 4.6-megawatt solar array for Pulaski County is expected to be completed by the end of this year, according to a Monday (May 8) news release. The array, in conjunction…
by - May 2, 2023 5:49 pm
Lower retail fuel margins dented revenue and profits for Murphy USA, but the first quarter was still a strong one for the El Dorado-based convenience store operator. Murphy USA reported…
by - April 28, 2023 10:44 am
Regional transmission organizations operating in Arkansas recently released reports showing they provided nearly $8 billion in combined net benefits for their members in 2022. According to their respective annual studies,…
by - April 24, 2023 3:12 pm
Arkansas must continue to foster a positive business environment that encourages economic development in order to create new jobs and support stronger, more resilient communities. We can achieve this by…
