Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) and Bernhard recently joined forces in a groundbreaking “Flip the Switch” event, unveiling a cutting-edge Solar Array and Energy Efficiency Upgrades at SEARK’s Welcome Center in Pine Bluff. The highlight of the event was the ceremonial…
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Pulaski County Expects to Save $250k Due to New Solar Farm
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn Monday, Dec. 11, Pulaski County Government and Today’s Power (TPI) flipped the switch on the county’s 4.7MW (megawatt) solar array in the Little Rock Port Authority Industrial Park. The county is expected to save about $250,000 in energy costs.…
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Woodlawn Schools, Delta Solar Work Together on Solar Energy System
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDelta Solar has revealed the commissioning of a 512-kilowatt (kW) solar array for Woodlawn School District in Cleveland County. The solar energy system is designed to offset over 80 percent of the district’s current electricity demand, resulting in an anticipated…
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Seal Solar Plans to Save 10 Fitness Millions of Dollars
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWithin the next two weeks, Seal Solar will complete a solar project that will save 10 Fitness, a Little Rock-based company with 13 health clubs around the state, an estimated $6 million over 30 years. The 1.299 Megawatt solar array…
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Solar Array Groundbreaking to Pave Way for 90% Renewable Energy
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPulaski County officials are planning to hold a groundbreaking on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. for a new solar array in the Little Rock Port Authority Industrial Park. The array is expected to bring the county’s renewable energy usage…
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Caddo Mountain Spring Water Plans $24M Bottling Facility in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCaddo Mountain Spring Water is working with RPPY Architects on a design for a premium water bottling facility at its spring/artesian source water property in Arkansas. The initial 140,000- SF facility plan incorporates eco-friendly sustainability features and will utilize the…
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Ozarks Electric, Springdale Public Schools and Today’s Power Break Ground on New Solar Project
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOzarks Electric Cooperative along with Springdale Public Schools and Today’s Power broke ground on a new 2.38 megawatt solar project near Sonora Middle School in Springdale on Wednesday. According to Ozarks Electric, the project will employ single-axis tracking technology that…
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Southside Water Authority, School District Partner for Solar Energy Project
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSouthside Public Water Authority and Southside School District have partnered to implement co-located solar arrays, with the help of Little Rock energy consultant company, Entegrity. By sharing a site and reducing fixed costs, Entegrity reports that the Water Authority and…
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How Arkansans Can Power Property Values with Solar
by Greg Bradleyby Greg BradleyNatural wood elements. Fiber board siding. Outdoor kitchens. How can we tell the difference between short-lived décor trends and sound property investments? It can be difficult to pull the trigger on big-ticket home projects, especially if they involve somewhat newer…
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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…