U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) toured the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) hydroelectric power plant in Ozark on Tuesday. Summer is the time of peak power usage and Ozark Powerhouse plays a critical role…
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Economic Development 2022: A Q&A with Jennah Denney, EV Charging Infrastructure Program Manager, Today’s Power What kind of impact has the renewable industry had on Arkansas’ economy? In the six years that I’ve had the opportunity to work in renewable…
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Seal Solar Names Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel New Hires
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSeal Solar is bringing long-time energy advocate John Elkins on board as its new chief legal officer and general counsel. Elkins is joined by five additional hires, bringing the solar design and installation firm’s current workforce to 59, which is…
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Central Arkansas Library System Breaks Ground on New Solar Array
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) broke ground on a new solar array on Friday. The renewable energy will create savings and help the Library System accomplish its goals of operating sustainably and promoting green practices throughout the state. As…
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Ask Renewable Rayna: How to Explore Careers in Solar Power
Workforce development is a concept proposed in reaction to the economic impact inflicted by COVID-19 on our job market. Over the last year, more than two out of every five households experienced a job or income loss, with the majority…
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Envirotech Vehicles Enters Agreement with NW Arkansas’ Shine Solar
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffProvider of new zero-emission, electric vehicles, Envirotech Vehicles Inc., announced that it has entered into a Factory Authorized Representative Agreement with Shine Solar, LLC. The agreement allows the Rogers- based solar equipment provider to promote and sell Envirotech products throughout…
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Sunny Days Ahead For Solar Power: In Arkansas, The Industry Is Rising After Barriers Removed
The business of energy has always been an uncertain industry, filled with terrific highs and horrendous lows. At the moment, Arkansas is on a high with solar energy. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the country’s solar power…
With some kids preparing to go back to school soon, and because kids learn best by having fun and being imaginative. Over the last decade, solar power has been increasingly installed to supply energy for the future. Renewable Rayna is…
Solar is an attractive energy option because of its predictable nature and strong long-term return on investment (ROI). These characteristics are particularly appealing in the current financial climate, and the adoption of solar is growing rapidly. There are several key…
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Growing Solar in The Sunbelt Solar Power Fueling Advanced Energy Market in Arkansas
by Courtney Lanning Solar power fueling advanced energy market in Arkansas It’s a ray of hope for a renewable energy future in Arkansas as demand for solar power keeps growing into 2020 and beyond. Bill Halter served…