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Report: Delaying Transmission Increases Costs, Reduces Benefits for Consumers

Report: Delaying Transmission Increases Costs, Reduces Benefits for Consumers

A report released by Grid Strategies, conducted on behalf of WIRES, paints the full economic picture of how delays in building large-scale transmission efforts imposes significant costs on...
Arkansas Lawmakers Shine a Light on the Need for Transmission Expansion

Arkansas Lawmakers Shine a Light on the Need for Transmission Expansion

Arkansas is at a crossroads: to attract investment, jobs, and a growing demand for power, our electric grid must be ready. A bipartisan hearing on transmission signals that...
Arkansas Business dives into CWIP, cost to Entergy's ratepayers in Jefferson Power Station docket

Arkansas Business dives into CWIP, cost to Entergy's ratepayers in Jefferson Power Station docket

Arkansas Business dives into the Jefferson Power Station (JPS) docket this week, with two notable discussions: CWIP, and the project's impact on Entergy Arkansas' ratepayers. This is a docket...

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 first utility-scale wind farm.  Known as “The City with a Smile,” Wynne turned out...

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 approve the Jefferson Power Station (JPS). The core contention: does JPS meet the...

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 at unprecedented scale, reflecting both resource quality and access to wholesale markets. Arkansas’ queue...

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...

Powering Arkansas

The coming years will test our state’s electric grid. Powering Arkansas is a nonpartisan coalition of Arkansans united to engage and empower voices across The Natural State who support utility-scale renewable energy developments. Our mission is simple: accelerate energy growth in Arkansas by connecting people who understand that a modern, reliable grid requires local, scalable solutions.

If you agree that we need to move every available electron we can get onto the grid to build a future for Arkansas where energy is homegrown, reliable, and abundant, Powering Arkansas invites you to join us. This is about real progress, real collaboration, and real results. It's about lower bills, local jobs, and a more resilient grid for tomorrow. We can pursue practical policies that streamline permitting while encouraging investment in our rural communities.

Together, we will drive the energy future Arkansas deserves.

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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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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.