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ICF Awarded New $25 Million Contract by Entergy Arkansas

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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RESTON, Va., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, was recently awarded a new three-year, $25 million contract by Entergy Arkansas to implement the utility's energy efficiency and demand response program portfolios, as required by the Arkansas Public Service Commission. The contract was awarded in the fourth quarter of 2023. 

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  • RESTON, Va., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, was recently awarded a new three-year, $25 million contract by Entergy Arkansas to implement the utility's energy efficiency and demand response program portfolios, as required by the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
  • ICF will bring their industry-leading energy expertise, cloud technology and advanced analytics to deliver turnkey services for Entergy Arkansas' residential and commercial energy efficiency and weatherization programs.
  • In addition, ICF will continue leveraging their proprietary cloud-based utility technology platform to provide Entergy Arkansas with a streamlined customer experience and real-time data on savings achieved.
  • Services delivered will support Entergy Arkansas' home energy solutions, manufactured homes, multi-family homes, low-income, agricultural and smart direct load control programs.

Colette D. Honorable to Join Exelon as Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Chief External Affairs Officer

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) today announced that it has named renowned energy policy leader Colette D. Honorable as the company’s executive vice president of Public Policy and Chief External Affairs Officer.

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  • Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) today announced that it has named renowned energy policy leader Colette D. Honorable as the company’s executive vice president of Public Policy and Chief External Affairs Officer.
  • Honorable assumes this role on Sept. 5, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Calvin Butler and joining Exelon’s Executive Committee.
  • VP of Public Policy and Chief External Affairs Officer.
  • She also held roles of increasing seniority with the Arkansas Attorney General’s office, ultimately serving as chief of staff overseeing communications, legislative, policy and public affairs.

Louisiana Public Service Commission Approves SWEPCO Renewable Projects

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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"We appreciate our regulatory commissioners allowing us to bring more low-cost, renewable energy to Louisiana customers."

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  • "We appreciate our regulatory commissioners allowing us to bring more low-cost, renewable energy to Louisiana customers."
  • One solar and two wind projects are to be constructed by Invenergy and acquired by SWEPCO.
  • Three wind farms in north-central Oklahoma already deliver renewable energy to SWEPCO's Louisiana and Arkansas customers.
  • Today's action by the LPSC, in conjunction with the Arkansas Public Service Commission's June 1 approval, allows SWEPCO to move forward with plans to acquire up to 999 MW of renewable generation resources.

Black Hills Corp. Announces Key Executive Leadership Appointments

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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RAPID CITY, S.D., June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced changes within the company’s senior management team and appointed a new vice president and treasurer.

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  • RAPID CITY, S.D., June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced changes within the company’s senior management team and appointed a new vice president and treasurer.
  • “These changes position the company with highly skilled, tenured and energized leaders committed to driving growth,” said Evans.
  • Stevens joined Black Hills in 2018 as the director of regulatory and finance and served most recently as vice president regulatory.
  • Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) is a customer focused, growth-oriented utility company with a tradition of improving life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice.

Cal-Maine Foods Announces Partnership With Energy Services Provider, Entegrity, to Install Solar Array at Arkansas Facility

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM, or the “Company”), the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, today announced a partnership with Entegrity Energy Partners (“Entegrity”), an energy services, sustainability, and solar development provider.

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  • Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM, or the “Company”), the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, today announced a partnership with Entegrity Energy Partners (“Entegrity”), an energy services, sustainability, and solar development provider.
  • Given the expanding opportunities for solar investments, Cal-Maine Foods has engaged Entegrity to install a 4.15 megawatt, direct-current solar array at the Company’s egg production and processing operation in Searcy, Arkansas.
  • Pending approval from the Arkansas Public Service Commission, Entegrity is expected to begin construction during the second quarter of 2023.
  • With Cal-Maine Foods, we can deliver our energy expertise to help prepare the company for a more sustainable future.

Black Hills Corp. Natural Gas Utility Receives Approval for New Rates in Arkansas

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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RAPID CITY, S.D., Oct. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its Arkansas natural gas utility, Black Hills Energy, Arkansas, Inc., doing business as Black Hills Energy, received approval from the Arkansas Public Service Commission for new rates to recover more than $220 million of investments since 2018 in its 7,200-mile natural gas infrastructure system.

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  • RAPID CITY, S.D., Oct. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its Arkansas natural gas utility, Black Hills Energy, Arkansas, Inc., doing business as Black Hills Energy, received approval from the Arkansas Public Service Commission for new rates to recover more than $220 million of investments since 2018 in its 7,200-mile natural gas infrastructure system.
  • These investments support our customers decision to enjoy the benefits of natural gas as a reliable, highly-efficient and clean energy choice.
  • These investments will also support Black Hills commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2035 for our natural gas distribution system.
  • Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, the company serves 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

Entergy Arkansas announces 250-MW solar facility near Osceola

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved the Entergy Arkansas Driver Solar Project, a new 250-megawatt AC (or 312 MW DC) renewable energy facility developed by Lightsource bp, which will be located on approximately 2,100 acres near Osceola in Mississippi County. Driver Solar will be the utility's largest solar facility, capable of generating enough energy to power more than 40,000 home.

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  • Driver Solar will be the utility's largest solar facility, capable of generating enough energy to power more than 40,000 home.
  • The Driver Solar site is located along Arkansas Highway 61 near Carson Lake Road and Arkansas Highway 198, just south of Osceola, and will be situated adjacent to both the U. S. Steel's Big River Steel facility and the recently announced $3 billion expansion.
  • Lightsource bp has completed development and permitting of the solar field and will build the facility under a build-transfer agreement with Entergy Arkansas.
  • Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston said, "Driver Solar enables U. S. Steel to grow its business in Arkansas, meet their sustainability goals, and further demonstrates how the State of Arkansas and Entergy Arkansas support companies that provide high-paying jobs grow in the state."

Black Hills Corp. Reports Strong First Quarter 2022 Results and Reaffirms Earnings Guidance

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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Earnings per share increased 18% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021.

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  • Earnings per share increased 18% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021.
  • Earnings benefited from new rates and rider recovery, customer growth, increased off-system energy sales and mark-to-market benefits on energy contracts.
  • Im pleased with our strong first quarter financial and operational performance, said Linn Evans, president and CEO of Black Hills Corp. We delivered financial results in line with our expectations, and we are reaffirming our 2022 EPS guidance of $3.95 to $4.15.
  • During the first quarter, Black Hills issued 55,707 shares of new common stock for net proceeds of $3.8 million under its at-the-market equity offering program.

Black Hills Corp. Natural Gas Utility Requests Rate Review in Arkansas

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its Arkansas natural gas utility, Black Hills Energy Arkansas, Inc., doing business as Black Hills Energy, filed a rate review application with the Arkansas Public Service Commission requesting $21.6 million in new annual revenue.

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  • FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its Arkansas natural gas utility, Black Hills Energy Arkansas, Inc., doing business as Black Hills Energy, filed a rate review application with the Arkansas Public Service Commission requesting $21.6 million in new annual revenue.
  • Black Hills Energy has invested over $220 million in safety, system integrity and reliability for more than 7,200 miles of natural gas pipeline infrastructure in Arkansas since its last general rate filing in late 2017.
  • As part of the rate review, Black Hills Energy is also seeking to implement an enhanced system safety, integrity and reliability rider, allowing the company to efficiently continue its work to replace and upgrade its natural gas pipeline system within the state.
  • As proposed, the rate review is requesting a capital structure of 50.9% equity and 49.1% debt and a return of equity of 10.2% for investments the company has made in its natural gas system in Arkansas.

Bank OZK Receives Approval for Clean Solar Energy Initiative

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) (the Bank) announced it has received approval from the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to construct a solar power plant.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) (the Bank) announced it has received approval from the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to construct a solar power plant.
  • The APSC approval sets in motion the Banks $6 million sustainable energy initiative to produce enough renewable energy to power the Banks recently completed corporate headquarters in Little Rock and up to 40 more Bank offices in Arkansas.
  • This is the largest investment in renewable energy by an Arkansas-based financial services company, said Tim Hicks, Chief Credit and Administrative Officer at Bank OZK.
  • Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) is a regional bank providing innovative financial solutions delivered by expert bankers with a relentless pursuit of excellence.