by - March 16, 2015 12:00 am
Commercial Land in Rogers Sold in $8.3M, All-Cash Deal
The deal looks like an example of investors taking advantage of a 1031 exchange.
Tag: energy
by - March 2, 2015 11:42 am
$5 million Tyson Gift Lifts New Agriculture Research Center
The donation will partially finance the University of Arkansas System Division of Agricultures new $16.3 million Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences, with construction scheduled to begin later this year on the Divisions property in northern Fayetteville off of Highway 112 South (Garland Avenue).
by - March 2, 2015 12:00 am
Picasolar Named Semifinalist for Edison Award in Hydrogen Power
The solar startup company will receive either a bronze, silver or gold medal for its Hydrogen Super Emitter.
by - March 2, 2015 12:00 am
Opposition Forming to Elm Springs Wind Farm
While city officials are giddy that such a big-ticket item might be coming to town, some property owners arent.
by - February 2, 2015 12:00 am
Picasolar Adds Researcher, Looking For Additional Board Member
Douglas Hutchings, CEO of the University of Arkansas-affiliated solar startup, said he is vetting several candidates to join the board that currently includes Hutchings, chief technical officer Seth Shumate, Terry Tremwell and former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter.
by - January 19, 2015 12:00 am
Texas Firm Planning 80-Megawatt Wind Farm Near Elm Springs
The proposed farm could power more than 26,000 homes and would be the first wind farm in Arkansas.
by - January 12, 2015 1:53 pm
Texas Company Planning 80-Megawatt Wind Farm Near Elm Springs
The states first wind farm could be blowing into Washington County, contingent on planning, real estate and zoning.
by - November 21, 2014 8:38 am
UA Startup Picasolar Raises $1.2 Million in Equity Investments
The investment funds came on top of funding through a prestigious SunShot Award by the U.S. Department of Energy.
by - November 10, 2014 12:00 am
Power Plant Regs Threaten Self-Inflicted Wound for Consumers (OPINION)
Policy shifts in Washington are on the verge of drastically undermining our ability to continue to reliably generate affordable energy for our customers.
by - November 10, 2014 12:00 am
Beaver Lake Water Quality Progress Uncertain in Secchi Day Results
The lake is cloudier than average this year, but results varied depending on specific location.
by - November 10, 2014 12:00 am
Ozarks Electric Cooperative Inducted Into Hall of Fame
The Fayetteville-based company was awarded the prestigious global honor of induction into the Palladium Group Inc. Hall of Fame for Strategy Execution in October.
by - October 27, 2014 12:00 am
Picasolar Picks Up Award, $1M in Funding
The solar startup tied for first place in the Greentech division of the South by Southwest Eco Startup Showcase in Austin, Texas.
by - October 21, 2014 2:27 pm
Crude oil markets tough to predict, continue to push pump prices lower
As U.S. and international oil prices struggle to stay above $80 barrel, many energy analysts fear that slow global growth and soft demand for energy could signal a permanent shift…
by - September 15, 2014 12:00 am
No Place Like Home For Engineer Matt Crafton
After eight years of active duty in the United States Air Force, he returned to his Rogers roots in 1998 to take his place in the family business, engineering and design firm Crafton Tull.
by - August 18, 2014 12:00 am
Ozark Natural Foods First Store To Sell New, Compostable Bags
Xylobags, developed at the Arkansas Research and Technology Park, have been available at Ozark Natural Foods since July.
by - August 14, 2014 7:56 pm
Arkansas officials urged to adopt energy efficiency policy to meet EPA targets
A Washington, D.C.-based energy efficiency advocate told Arkansas regulators and others on Thursday that the state could see huge economic growth, save billions of dollars in power costs and create…
by - July 23, 2014 5:30 pm
Utility official says rules may threaten Arkansas’ ranking for low energy costs
A recent study by the website Wallet Hub lists Arkansas as among the nation's most inexpensive states when it comes to energy consumption, but an official with a local electric…
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Trending Now: Compressed Natural Gas
Springdale Water Utilities will purchase two pickup trucks that run on natural gas, in an effort to lead the way as Northwest Arkansas transitions to clean-burning fuel for its utility fleets and service vehicles.
by - June 19, 2014 10:29 am
NWA Business Leader Edwin G. Bradberry Dies at 82
Bradberry was a noted philanthropist and was a charter member of both the Northwest Arkansas Council and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority.
by - May 26, 2014 12:00 am
Eco-Startup RHS Signed On For MBAxAmerica
Recycled Hydro Solutions Inc. of Rogers has been chosen by MBS students from Columbia University to participate in a project aimed to strengthen startups.