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.…
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Facing Strain on Electric Grid, Cooperatives Ask Members to Limit Electricity Usage
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleAs winter weather intensifies in Arkansas, local electric cooperatives are urging members to curtail usage of electricity due to limited electrical supply. The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas announced that electrical demand has “nearly exceeded the capacity” due to cold weather…
- EducationEnergyFebruary 2021Magazine
High Voltage Economy: Q&A with Dr. Alan Mantooth, University of Arkansas
A resilient, robust and reliable power supply is vital to our nation’s quality of life and to our national security. In fact, the U.S. government classifies the electric power grid as critical infrastructure, and we’ll rely on it even more as…