Arkansas Electric Cooperatives

Arkansas 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]…

by 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…

by 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.…

An 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…

(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…

By Dustin Jayroe Businesses and homeowners have one more year to utilize the 30 percent tax deduction for solar installation. After that, the deduction amounts will stagger down until 2022, when only commercial installations will qualify for a credit. The…