LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) announces a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering local economies and promoting sustainability across Arkansas. As a leader in the state’s “new economy,” AAEA is dedicated to driving economic development through advanced energy solutions, which are critical to building a resilient and thriving Arkansas.

Read about the transformative EPA grant awarded to the Arkansas Tri-Region Coalition and learn how it will support climate initiatives and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You can also find out more about AAEF's efforts in workforce development and the expansion of the CPACE program.

Little Rock, AR - The Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF) is pleased to announce its anticipated receipt of a substantial grant aimed at enhancing workforce development and the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program. As a subrecipient of this grant, AAEF is set to drive workforce development, economic growth and energy efficiency improvements across Arkansas, particularly benefiting smaller and rural communities.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK – The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) and Foundation (AAEF) proudly announce the selection of Virginia Paschal as Transmission Fellow. Paschal brings extensive experience in energy policy, program development, and economic analysis to the organizations.

The Saline County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC) in Benton, partnering with Seal Solar, has inaugurated a new solar array to enhance its energy efficiency and sustainability efforts. (Malvern Daily Record)

The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) is excited to announce the addition of Amelia Southern-Uribe as its summer intern. Southern-Uribe, a rising senior at the University of Arkansas, is pursuing degrees in advertising/public relations and political science, with a minor in sustainability.

Arkansas will receive a federal grant of $93.6 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Solar for All program, aimed at boosting rooftop solar power in rural areas and promoting energy independence through a partnership with Hope Enterprise Corp. and the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation. (Arkansas Business)

“By bringing these federal dollars back to our state, we are not only investing in our energy infrastructure but also in the economic well-being of our rural communities. This program will help us addressthe urgent need for more power generation and the deployment of distributed energy resources, which are essential for serving our rural areas effectively.” — Lauren Waldrip, Executive Director, Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation