by - February 9, 2016 3:17 pm
First Electric Cooperative of Jacksonville said Tuesday (Feb. 9) that it has entered into a service agreement with Arkansas-based Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) to install a one-megawatt AC solar array….
by - February 5, 2016 8:02 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ENTERGY HIRES NEW ‘CHIEF NUCLEAR OFFICER’ AS PART OF EXECUTIVE TEAM: Entergy…
by - February 4, 2016 2:38 pm
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is accepting nominations for its annual Environmental Stewardship Award, or ENVY award, and a new award called the Arkansas Environmental Technology Award. The…
by - February 4, 2016 2:38 pm
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is accepting nominations for its annual Environmental Stewardship Award, or ENVY award, and a new award called the Arkansas Environmental Technology Award. The…
by - February 4, 2016 2:23 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday (Feb. 4) that his main proposed changes to the private option remain intact after his recent discussions with federal Department of Health and Human Services…
by - February 4, 2016 11:31 am
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is forecasting that electricity generated from utility-scale renewable facilities is expected to grow by 9% in 2016, based on projections in the latest federal research…
by - February 3, 2016 5:39 pm
Murphy USA Inc. ended 2015 with declines in quarterly and full-year earnings as the El Dorado publicly-traded concern began taking deliberate steps to free itself from dependence on financial ties…
by - February 2, 2016 4:00 pm
CenterPoint Energy Inc. officials revealed Monday (Feb. 1) that the Houston-based energy company is exploring the use of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) business model for all or part…
by - February 2, 2016 3:48 pm
A one-year contract with a regional economic development group received final approval Tuesday from Jonesboro council members while the path to electing a new council member later this year was…
by - January 29, 2016 6:00 pm
Global economic growth is slowing with China struggling and Europe coming off a two-year recession. The U.S. fourth quarter GDP grew at a disappointing 0.7%, but economists at the University…
by - January 29, 2016 2:40 pm
The U.S. rig count has continued on its downward path as sliding oil and gas prices have pushed energy companies to suspend drilling operations and furlough work crews and support…
by - January 29, 2016 6:45 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ARKANSAS, U.S. GAS PRICES CONTINUE WINTER SLIDE, STATE PUMP SIGNS SHOWING AVERAGE OF $1.61…
by - January 27, 2016 5:37 pm
Declining crude oil and natural gas prices pushed Murphy Oil Corp. deeper into the well on Wednesday (Jan. 27) after the El Dorado oil giant reported that fourth quarter earnings…
by - January 26, 2016 1:05 pm
Southwest Power Pool officials on Tuesday (Jan. 26) released a study highlighting more than $240 million in fuel cost savings for utilities that provide power to many Arkansans because of…
by - January 25, 2016 9:57 pm
As Wal-Mart shutters 152 of its underperforming stores across the U.S., Murphy USA Inc. announced Monday that its board of directors has authorized a strategic allocation of $500 million to…
by - January 25, 2016 5:34 pm
Officials at Black Hills Corp. said they expect to close the $2 billion acquisition of SourceGas later in the first quarter, putting the South Dakota utility operator on target to…
by - January 22, 2016 10:00 am
Arkansas Department of Environment Quality Director (ADEQ) Becky Keogh and (PSC) Public Service Commission Chair Ted Thomas submitted final comments to federal environmental regulators on Thursday (Jan. 21), providing a…
by - January 22, 2016 9:40 am
U.S. nuclear energy facilities generated electricity at a record high level of reliability in 2015 even as natural gas is expected to overtake coal as the top source for U.S….
by - January 21, 2016 10:23 am
The Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVEC) recently rolled out a prepay power program – the first of its kind in the Fort Smith metro – following what Key Account/Member Service…
by - January 21, 2016 9:05 am
Southwestern Energy Co. said Thursday (Jan. 21) it is laying off around 1,100 workers companywide with 600 of those jobs to cut in Arkansas. The Texas driller’s Fayetteville Shale operations…
