Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. Invests $1 Billion in New Gas and Solar Generation to Meet Regional Power Demand
Posted on Nov 7, 2024 in Press Release | Comments Off on 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...
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation to Build 900-Megawatt Natural Gas Plant in Texas
Posted on Aug 16, 2024 in Press Release | Comments Off on Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation to Build 900-Megawatt Natural Gas Plant in Texas
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) plans to build a 900-megawatt natural gas generation facility in Morris County, Texas, beginning construction in 2026 and aiming for commercial operation by 2029. The facility will enhance reliability within the Southwest Power Pool regional transmission organization, providing efficient, low-emission energy to AECC’s 17...
CEO of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Testifies to Congress about Importance of Grid Reliability
Posted on Jun 28, 2022 in Legislative & Politics | Comments Off on CEO of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Testifies to Congress about Importance of Grid Reliability
Buddy Hasten, CEO of Arkansas Electric Cooperative, testified before Congress about the need for federal and state policies that support electric cooperatives in providing reliable and affordable energy to communities.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. Constructing New Solar Farm
Posted on Jun 22, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. Constructing New Solar Farm
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. has started construction on a 122-megawatt solar array in Woodruff County. The new solar facility is expected to begin operating in July 2023.
Electric Industry and Government Work Together to Enhance Grid Cybersecurity
Posted on Oct 3, 2018 in Legislative & Politics, Security | Comments Off on Electric Industry and Government Work Together to Enhance Grid Cybersecurity
For years, electric utilities have worked closely with government security experts to share emerging threat data and information on vulnerabilities to thwart cyberattacks. The Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), the main liaison between the electric industry and the federal government, aims to coordinate efforts to prepare for or respond to major disasters or threats to...
Arkansas Coop to Purchase Additional Wind-Generated Energy
Posted on Jun 7, 2018 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Arkansas Coop to Purchase Additional Wind-Generated Energy
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Wildhorse Wind Energy, LLC, a subsidiary of Southern Power. Pursuant to the power purchase agreement, AECC will purchase wind-generated energy from a 100 MW wind project, which is expected to reach commercial operation by the end of 2019.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Enters Solar PPA
Posted on Mar 22, 2018 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Arkansas Electric Cooperative Enters Solar PPA
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES) to purchase up to 100 MW of energy. Under the PPA, AECC will purchase energy produced by an 800-acre solar farm which will be constructed by RES beginning in 2021.
Coop CEO Testimony Outlines Cyber Threats to Power Grid
Posted on Apr 5, 2017 in Grid & Infrastructure, Legislative & Politics, Technology | Comments Off on Coop CEO Testimony Outlines Cyber Threats to Power Grid
The chief executive officer (CEO) of the Arkansas Electric Cooperative testified, on behalf of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources as part of a hearing called “Efforts to Protect Energy Delivery Systems from Cybersecurity Threats” on the cyber threats facing the electric sector.
AECC Acquires 173 MW of New Wind Capacity
Posted on Dec 20, 2016 in Mergers/Acquisitions, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on AECC Acquires 173 MW of New Wind Capacity
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) recently acquired access to 173 MW of new wind capacity from wind farms located in Oklahoma. The farms are owned and operated by Enel Green Power North America, Inc. and began commercial operations this month. The anticipated energy output for these farms is about 720 million kWh per year, which is enough to provide energy to more than...
Cooperative CEO Urges Congress to Authorize FBI to Assist in Identifying Utility Insider Threats
Posted on Jul 25, 2016 in Legislative & Politics | Comments Off on Cooperative CEO Urges Congress to Authorize FBI to Assist in Identifying Utility Insider Threats
On July 12, before the Senate Energy Subcommittee, Duane Highley, CEO of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp., requested that Congress consider legislation that would allow the FBI to assist in background checks for personnel that perform critical functions. Highley cautioned the senators to avoid a one-size-fits-all strategy as the insider threats are both the biggest threats and...
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