Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. Invests $1 Billion in New Gas and Solar Generation to Meet Regional Power Demand
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. (AECC) is investing nearly $1B for over 1 gigawatt of new natural gas generation, including a $850 million plant in Texas and an expanded Arkansas facility, to address capacity needs in the Southwest Power Pool market. The projects, set for completion by 2028, aim to replace retiring coal capacity and support steady demand growth, alongside new solar initiatives.