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In This Toolkit
· Web Resources
· Local Media
· State Contacts
· Select Energy Projects
· State’s Utilities
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WEB RESOURCES
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Arkansas Recovery Website
Arkansas Energy Recovery Projects
Arkansas Utilities Commission
Arkansas States Corporations Division
DSIRE Energy Incentives -- AR
LOCAL MEDIA
Arkansas Times
· Putting wind to work
Arkansas News
· Energy Dept. awards Arkansas $34M for energy programs
· Arkansas power plant renovation set for federal budget ax
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Fort Smith Times Record
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Thv.com
· Update: Arkansans Get $50M for Home Weatherization
Arkansasmatters.com
· Millions More in Stimulus Money for Arkansas
ArkansasBusiness.com
· Beebe Memo: Use Arkansas Companies for Stimulus Projects
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STATE CONTACTS
Arkansas Energy Office
Arkansas Department of Economic Development
One Capitol Mall
Suite 4B-215
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501.682.1370
Fax: 501.682.2703
Website: www.arkansasedc.com/business_development/energy/
Chris Benson
Director
501.682.8065 fax: 501.682.2703
cbenson@arkansasedc.com
Evan C. Brown
Buildings & Programs Coordinator
501.682.8065 fax: 501.682.2703
ebrown@arkansasedc.com
David Moody
SEP Manager
501-682-7560 fax: 501.682.2703
dmoody@arkansasedc.com
SELECT ENERGY PROJECTS
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG)
Arkansas’ allocation: $7,144,608
· Of the total, $2,346,392 will distributed directly to the 14 CDBG entitlement cities in the state, and $5,144,608 will be available for distribution under the State Small Cities CDBG program administered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC). Grants will be provided to eligible cities and counties for economic development projects, for the construction of buildings or for infrastructure. At least 51% of the persons who benefit from the project must be of low to moderate income (LMI). (LMI is defined as less than 80% of the area median income.) The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will issue guidelines to the state. Cities and counties will then be invited to submit lists of eligible projects through their local Planning or Economic Development District.
Contact
AEDC- Arkansas Energy Office
Reda Bowen
800-558-2633
energyinfo@arkansasedc.com
State Energy Projects
State allocation: $39,416,000
· As a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the U.S. Department of Energy has provided the Arkansas Energy Office with funds for state energy efficiency and renewable energy programs developed and implemented under the State Energy Program (SEP). These funds are not available by direct application; however, funds may be available through grant and contract advertisements to be issued when programs are developed. The Arkansas Energy Office will be responsible for allocating these funds for specific projects. No projects posted at this time.
Contact
AEDC- Arkansas Energy Office
Reda Bowen
800-558-2633
energyinfo@arkansasedc.com
Weatherization
State allocation: $48,114,415
· The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) enables individuals or a family whose income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level and whose home was not previously weatherized prior to September 30, 1993 to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. Weatherization assistance includes such services as: replacing broken windows; caulking and weather stripping doors and windows; insulating ceilings, walls and floors; installing storm windows and thermostats; and repairing and cleaning heating systems.
Contact:
State Agency: Dept. of Human Services – Division of
County
Operations
Thomas Green
501-682-8715
Thomas.Green@arkansas.gov
UTILITIES
Regulatory Authority
Arkansas Utilities Commission
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Utilities serving Arkansas
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Company
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative
Arkansas Western Gas Company
Ashley-Chicot Electric Cooperative
Augusta Light & Power
Benton Utilities
Bentonville Light & Water System
C & L Electric Cooperative
Carroll Electric Cooperative
CenterPoint Energy
City of Paris Utilities
City of Siloam Springs
Clarksville Light & Water Company
Clay County Electric Cooperative
Conway Corporation
Craighead Electric Cooperative
Empire District Electric Company
Entergy Arkansas
Farmers Electric Cooperative
First Electric Cooperative
Hope Water & Light Company
Jonesboro City Water & Light Company
Logan Township Gas Users Association
Mississippi County Electric Cooperative
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative
North Little Rock Electric Company
OG&E Energy Corp.
Osceola Municipal Light & Power
Ouachita Electric Cooperative
Ozarks Electric Cooperative
Paragould Light Water & Cable
Petit Jean Electric Cooperative
Piggott Municipal Light, Water & Sewer
Prescott Water & Light Company
Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative
South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative
Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
West Memphis Utility Commission
Woodruff Electric Cooperative
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