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Ron Caldwell Wins. Property Rights Win. Rural Arkansas Wins.

Ron Caldwell Wins. Property Rights Win. Rural Arkansas Wins.

The recent election results in Arkansas drew national headlines. Much of the coverage framed the outcomes through a political lens. But for many of those who live and...
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...

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...

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...

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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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.