The North Little Rock Wastewater Utility will partner with Scenic Hill Solar to build a solar power plant that is expected to supply about 20 percent of the utility's energy needs.
Entergy, the state's largest electric utility, yesterday used explosives to destroy the major parts of its closed Couch Plant near Stamps, which dated to 1943 and was designed to burn fuel oil or gas at two generating units. Named for power company founder Harvey Couch, it's been out of commission since 2013.
If the PSC elects to change net metering rules to be more favorable to utilities, Arkansas's fledgling solar industry will be 'decimated,' advocates say.
The Sierra Club in Arkansas says the state Public Service Commission should not change rules in a way that could discourage people who use solar power for electricity.
Among Attorney General Leslie Rutledge's many conservative crusades are opposition to any government regulation that might produce cleaner air and water and a better environment. But what's the battle really about?
Federal Judge Leon Holmes today ruled for the Sierra Club in its suit to require a haze reduction plan for Arkansas. He ordered a final notice of rulemaking by Aug. 31.