Pulaski County officials are planning to hold a groundbreaking on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. for a new solar array in the Little Rock Port Authority Industrial Park. The array is expected to bring the county’s renewable energy usage…
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Energy Officials on ‘High Alert’ During Extreme Weather
by Emily Beirneby Emily BeirneArkansas energy industry leaders gathered for a panel on solar power, with an extended discussion on the current energy crisis caused by extreme weather conditions. The Rotary Club of Little Rock hosted a virtual Solar Panel Discussion on Feb. 16.…
Chris BellVice President of Finance and AdministrationToday’s Power Inc. Bell previously served as controller for Today’s Power (TPI) following his transfer from Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., TPI’s parent company, as a senior accountant. During this time, he obtained his Cooperative…
Today’s Power, Inc. announced Monday that Chris Bell has been promoted to Vice President of Finance & Administration for the company, which operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Bell previously served as the company’s controller. “[Bell]…
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Today’s Power Partners with California Company on 2020 Project Pipeline
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale Today’s Power Inc. is continuing to grow its solar footprint in Arkansas. In 2019, the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives subsidiary installed and commissioned six projects for a total of 18.5 MW of solar energy. Now, the company is…
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SWAECC and Today’s Power Break Ground on Solar Array in Texarkana
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) is closing out 2019 with another agreement to build a solar array for an electric cooperative in Southwest Arkansas. On Dec. 19, Today’s Power broke ground on a 1-megawatt solar array for Southwest…
A new chief executive has been named for both Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECI) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECC). The boards of directors for both organizations have named Vernon “Buddy” Hasten has president and chief executive officer. Starting Nov.…
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Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Names Interim President, CEO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAn interim president and chief executive officer for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. has been named this week. Bill Conine, currently CEO of Petit Jean Electric Cooperative, will serve as the interim president and CEO for…
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Tri-State Announces Duane Highley As Next Chief Executive Officer
by AMP Staffby AMP Staff(Power Magazine – Westminster, Colo.) — The Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Board of Directors has selected Duane Highley as the cooperative wholesale power supplier’s next chief executive officer. Highley, who currently serves as president and chief executive officer for…
By Dustin Jayroe Multiple organizations and businesses across the state of Arkansas are doing their part and playing a significant role in taking the steps necessary to make the Natural State a cleaner and more self-sufficient place to live, as…