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From Turbines to Tourism - Arkansas’ Wind Projects Can Elevate the Natural State’s Visitor Economy

From Turbines to Tourism - Arkansas’ Wind Projects Can Elevate the Natural State’s Visitor Economy

With Arkansas’ growing economy and friendly business environment, wind energy companies are developing the state’s first wind farm projects. Naturally, residents and decisionmakers are curious about these new...
Wind Power Rising: How Counties & Parishes in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Can Lead with Smart Siting

Wind Power Rising: How Counties & Parishes in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Can Lead with Smart Siting

Click here to download a model ordinance template for wind energy. Heatmap News reports that development of new wind and solar power plants is now heavily restricted or outright...

Southern Renewable Energy Association

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Legislation

SREA advocates for policies that support renewable energy deployment and protect the industry from legislative threats. Our efforts ensure that renewable energy companies influence regional energy policies, focusing on growth, tax incentives, siting, and decommissioning requirements.

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Regulatory

SREA’s regulatory advocacy helps shape utility plans to integrate renewable energy, expanding clean energy access in the Southeast. By participating in state utility proceedings, SREA provides technical comments and testimony to promote clean energy adoption.

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Transmission

SREA is actively engaged in the regional planning process and collaborates with organizations across the region to push for reforms in planning, transparency and oversight with two goals in mind: strengthening the grid and integrating more renewable energy.