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Celebrating Arkansas’ First Wind Project: Cordelio’s Crossover Wind Ribbon Cutting

Celebrating Arkansas’ First Wind Project: Cordelio’s Crossover Wind Ribbon Cutting

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of joining the community of Wynne, Arkansas, to celebrate a milestone: the ribbon cutting for Cordelio’s Crossover Wind Project, the state’s...
Digging into Entergy Arkansas's application to approve Jefferson Power Station

Digging into Entergy Arkansas's application to approve Jefferson Power Station

In a case that sits at the intersection of regulatory policy, customer cost, and energy reliability, parties and their expert witnesses are challenging Entergy Arkansas’ (EAL) bid to...
Arkansas Generator Interconnection Queue Update - Fall 2025

Arkansas Generator Interconnection Queue Update - Fall 2025

Arkansas leads the region in renewable development interest. The state’s position in MISO South makes it a hub for solar, hybrid, and wind projects. Developers are pursuing projects...

Gone with the Wind: Ordinances in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi Discourage Renewable Investments

When counties adopt smart, balanced rules, they protect property rights, attract investment and avoid costly legal fights. Blanket bans just stall economic growth and limit local control. (Op-ed was published by Utility Dive) Across the country, renewable energy projects are hitting local roadblocks. According...

Community Meeting Highlights Support, Concerns for Invenergy Solar Project Near Little Rock Metro

Invenergy is planning to make a $600 million capital investment in Pulaski and Lonoke counties through construction of a 300-megawatt solar project on 6,600 acres in rural parts of both counties. If built, the photovoltaic project would be among the largest...

Wind Power Rising: How Counties & Parishes in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Can Lead with Smart Siting

Heatmap News reports that development of new wind and solar power plants is now heavily restricted or outright banned in about one in five counties across the country.  One by one, the news organization reported, renewable energy projects are getting blocked or...

SREA member Treaty Oak Energy breaks ground on 100 MW Redfield Solar Project

Sheridan, Ark. – The Southern Renewable Energy Association (SREA) proudly joined Treaty Oak Clean Energy and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Redfield Solar, a 100-megawatt (MW) project that will bring jobs, tax revenue, and long-term economic growth to Grant...

Powering Arkansas

The coming years will test our state’s electricity reliability. Arkansas faces a growing power-generation gap driven by rising demand and shifting demographics. Today, roughly 50% of our power is imported. It’s time to reclaim control by expanding domestic, diverse generation - wind, solar, and reliable baseload resources - so Arkansans own the power we use.

This plan isn’t about subsidies or politics. It’s about lower bills, local jobs, and a more resilient grid for tomorrow. By investing in local generation, we reduce dependence on neighboring states during extreme weather events, strengthen Arkansas’ energy security, and shield our families and neighbors from price shocks. We can pursue practical, market-based policies while streamlining permitting, investing in storage and grid modernization, encouraging private investment, and ensuring rural communities stay connected.

The result: more local power, more local jobs, and greater freedom from volatile energy prices. It’s Arkansas-made power - empowering Arkansans with reliable, homegrown energy.

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Challenge Misinformation

Powering Arkansas partners with communities across the state to counter misinformation about renewable energy and to support community leaders in crafting clear, practical language for advocating when wind or solar projects come to their areas.

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Coalition Building

Powering Arkansas believes lasting change comes from uniting communities, policymakers, and industry partners to advocate for transparent, evidence-based renewable energy policies. By forming broad coalitions across the state, we advance practical, affordable power solutions that protect everyday Arkansans.

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Powering Arkansas champions policies that grow renewable energy and shield the industry from harmful legislation. We work to ensure practical siting guidelines, reliable bonding standards, and clear decommissioning processes so projects can thrive in communities across the state.