A new bill has been filed in the Arkansas General Assembly that would allow for electric cooperatives to self-regulate. Rep. Lanny Fite (R-Benton) and Sen. Blake Johnson (R-Corning) are the primary sponsors of House Bill 1055 (HB 1055), which if …
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Arkansas Rural Connect Program Expands Eligibility Criteria
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAll companies capable of deploying broadband are now eligible to apply for Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) grants. This rule change will allow electric cooperatives and subsidiaries to apply for grants. The Arkansas Legislative Council approved this emergency rule change in …
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RMEC, Today’s Power Unveil New Solar Array in Mena
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleRich Mountain Electric Cooperative (RMEC) is the latest Arkansas electric cooperative to go solar. The Mena-based cooperative has partnered with Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) on a 1-megawatt (MW) solar array to supply electricity for local members. The array, which features …
Since 2008, hundreds and thousands of solar panels have popped up across the country due to declining prices, which continue to drop every year. More and more homeowners and businesses are exploring the feasibility and financial return of installing solar …
