Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality

by Becky Gillette Imagine purchasing a 600-acre mountainous property in Northwest Arkansas near the Kings River for about $1 million, doing a geo-survey on the property to establish limestone assets, and applying for a permit to quarry. You split the…

 Electric cars are charging up in Arkansas by Dwain Hebda  Speaking to investors at the company’s annual meeting in June, electric car pioneer and Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk expressed in no uncertain terms his optimism over the future of…

by Dwain Hebda This September, an unconventional group of car enthusiasts will gather at the Clinton Library Center to show off their rides. It’s not a muscle car lineup, or a row of classic beauties shining with chrome and strict…

Do you drive and electric vehicle (EV) or plan to get one in the new future?  A new program intends to increase adoption of electric vehicles by Arkansans as a result of increased charging infrastructure. For example, “range anxiety” and…

Renewable Rayna Presents Monthly Energy Advice & Information Question: What are the overall environmental effects of the solar industry? Capable of generating clean, green and sustainable energy, the sun is a great source for electricity.  As of recent, electricity has…

This week, I’d like to highlight the work of some companies that are finding innovative ways to conduct their business and to protect the environment at the same time. This is timely because this week the Department of Environmental Quality…