by - February 25, 2016 4:15 pm
A Wisconsin company will work with Arkansas State University on a project to improve lighting, waste and energy management among other things throughout the university’s system, officials with the company…
by - February 23, 2016 1:49 pm
The lighting evolution continues. Wal-Mart Stores plans to transition the light bulbs it sells this year away from compact fluorescent to the higher priced LED varieties, citing gained efficiencies and…
by - February 22, 2016 3:40 pm
Last week, Talk Business & Politics reported on a $3.7 billion potential liquids-to-gas (LTG) project that could locate in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Energy Security Partners, led by Arkansans Ret. General…
by - February 19, 2016 12:31 pm
International rig operator Transocean Ltd. has laid off 140 workers after El Dorado-based Murphy Oil Corp. canceled a deepwater rig contract that explores for oil and gas in the Gulf…
by - February 19, 2016 6:59 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. DALLAS-BASED UTILITY GIANT OFFERS VIRTUAL SOLAR POWER TO TEXAS HOMEOWNERS: Dallas-based TXU…
by - February 16, 2016 9:32 am
Little Rock-based Energy Security Partners LLC and Pine Bluff officials announced Tuesday (Feb. 16) that Jefferson County is being considered as the top location to build and operate a potential…
by - February 15, 2016 7:48 pm
Entergy Arkansas Inc. reiterated Monday (Feb. 15) that its annual “fuel and purchased power cost” adjustment for declining energy expenses will largely offset a projected increase from the utility giant’s…
by - February 15, 2016 7:48 pm
Entergy Arkansas Inc. reiterated Monday (Feb. 15) that its annual “fuel and purchased power cost” adjustment for declining energy expenses will largely offset a projected increase from the utility giant’s…
by - February 15, 2016 11:35 am
The Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) has approved an optional tariff for Ouachita Electric Cooperative that allows the utility to invest in energy efficiency upgrades for members, like insulation and…
by - February 15, 2016 11:35 am
The Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) has approved an optional tariff for Ouachita Electric Cooperative that allows the utility to invest in energy efficiency upgrades for members, like insulation and…
by - February 12, 2016 5:19 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. U.S. MINING AND EXPLORATION INVESTMENT DECLINED 35% IN 2015 Mining and exploration…
by - February 9, 2016 6:24 pm
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday (Feb. 9) issued a stay of President Obama’s historic Clean Power Plan, blocking the federal Environmental Protection Agency from implementing the far-reaching rules that…
by - February 9, 2016 4:40 pm
Motorists in Arkansas and the rest of the nation should get used to filling up their tanks for less after the U.S. Department of Energy forecasted on Tuesday that average…
by - February 9, 2016 3:22 pm
Natural gas use in the electric power sector has averaged 25.0 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) so far this winter, up 17% from last year’s average of 21.4 Bcf/d…
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…
