Gas Buddy: Find the lowest gas prices Lowest Gas Prices in Shreveport-Bossier City More Energy News Lawmakers consider overhaul to Texas electric grid Texas senators are weighing a proposed overhaul to the state’s electric grid Tuesday, in an effort to increase its reliability after the 2021 disaster led to extensive blackouts and contributed to hundreds of deaths. Why gas prices haven’t dropped yet With the national average gas price rising once again, many drivers may be wondering when they can expect some relief at the pump. East Texas SWEPCO crew fired on, suspect in critical … HOOKS, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – A Swepco Electric Power Co. crew was fired upon while doing routine maintenance in Hooks, Texas on Friday. Hooks Police Department responded to calls near W. 22nd St. around 9:45 a.m. where William Boyd a resident in the area was threatening the utility workers for attempting to install a utility pole […] Thousands of SW Arkansans without power following … Thousands of residents in Southwest Arkansas are without power after freezing rain covered the area Wednesday night into Thursday morning. ERCOT: grid expected to meet demand for winter weather The Electric Reliability Council of Texas expects power to be able to meet demand in Texas this week with winter weather expected after a cold front moved south over the weekend. Why $4 per gallon gas may return soon GasBuddy predicts the national average could hit $4 again in a couple of months. The price is up more than 13% nationally over the past month. Is the Texas grid ready for this frigid cold front? As Texans prepare for the arrival of a “dangerous” cold snap, the leader of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) expressed confidence that the power grid could handle the increased demand. Study: AR to have one of the highest heating bill Generally, states that rely more on natural gas as a heating source are expected to see the biggest spikes. SWEPCO addressing power outages following storms SWEPCO is reporting only 250 outages from Texarkana to Natchitoches after a line of destructive storms moved through the area Tuesday night. Louisiana leaders review solutions for climate change After a two-year hiatus, the Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) is back for its 17th annual Smart Growth Summit. Some of the greatest minds met under one roof to brainstorm how to make Louisiana a better place to live. Federal memo warned of power plant attacks nationwide NewsNation has exclusively obtained a recent federal law enforcement memo warning of possible physical attacks on power companies. Gas prices continue to plummet in NWLA over holiday Contrary to the belief that inflation will rampage the gas industry for the Thanksgiving holiday, the nation is seeing a drop in gas prices. Positive outlook for gulf states oil, energy sector However turbulent this time may be, the Gulf Coast is positioned for economic growth. Oil and gas employment is forecasted to increase into next year. Employment in refining and chemical manufacturing is expected to increase in Texas and Louisiana through 2025. SWEPCO: Will EVs harm the power grid? Southwestern Electric Power Company, says three questions must be answered before we can understand whether the United States is ready for the increased demand electric vehicles would place on the nation’s power grid. Community concerned over OPEC+ oil production cuts The decision by OPEC to cut oil production by two million barrels a day has local consumers asking what lies ahead and bracing for the financial effects. AR electric co-ops: Insurance required by fed. law Arkansas electric cooperatives have made a unified response, defending the requirement for additional insurance and fee requirements for customers installing alternative energy systems. DOT: $54.1M for AR electric vehicle charging plan An electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan for Arkansas gained federal approval Wednesday, securing the state more than $50 million in federal grants. Cheaper gas likely slowed inflation for a 2nd month A sign that the painful inflation of the past 18 months may be gradually easing could come Tuesday when the government is expected to report that the acceleration in U.S. prices slowed in August compared with a year ago for a second straight month. Arkansas gas price avg. tied for lowest in nation Gas prices in Arkansas continue to drop, now tied for the lowest in the country. ERCOT: Grid in a ‘strong position’ heading into fall Gov. Gregg Abbott met with leadership from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Public Utility Commission of Texas on Tuesday to talk about implementation of grid reforms to ensure reliability and stability. Circle K offering fuel discount: Here’s when Circle K is offering 40 cents off per gallon of fuel for 3 hours, 1 day only. Feds: $5M to clean up abandoned AR oil/gas wells The United States Department of the Interior announced Aug. 25 that Arkansas will receive $5 million in order to contain 227 orphaned gas and oil wells in the state. Cleco plans solar farm at closed DeSoto coal plant Cleco Power and D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments announced a long-term renewable energy agreement to build a solar farm that will bring jobs to DeSoto Parish. SWEPCO offers payment options to help with high bills SWEPCO is offering new payment options to help with high bills that are open to all customers. SWEPCO admits to power disconnects despite testimony SWEPCO admitted to cutting off customers’ electricity during the summer months, which conflicts with what they previously told Caddo Parish Commissioners. Energy secretary expects gas prices to fall further Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Sunday projected an ongoing decline in gas prices to continue but expressed uncertainty given potential changes in global events that would impact supply levels. SWEPCO denies council request to cancel shut-offs SWEPCO on Tuesday denied a Shreveport City Council request to stop electricity cut-offs until Nov. 1. Shreveport gas prices dropping after record high Gas prices in the Shreveport-Bossier area continue to drop quickly after record highs. Sen. Cassidy attacks the “Inflation reduction act” On Friday, Senator Bill Cassidy attacked the Democrat’s proposed “Inflation reduction act” in a press conference. TX lawmaker wants fines when renters don’t have AC A state lawmaker calls it a state of emergency: renters going without air conditioning in this brutal heat, sometimes for several days. Now State Representative Sheryl Cole says she’ll file legislation to punish those who allow it to go on too long. View All Energy
Lawmakers consider overhaul to Texas electric grid Texas senators are weighing a proposed overhaul to the state’s electric grid Tuesday, in an effort to increase its reliability after the 2021 disaster led to extensive blackouts and contributed to hundreds of deaths.
Why gas prices haven’t dropped yet With the national average gas price rising once again, many drivers may be wondering when they can expect some relief at the pump.
East Texas SWEPCO crew fired on, suspect in critical … HOOKS, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – A Swepco Electric Power Co. crew was fired upon while doing routine maintenance in Hooks, Texas on Friday. Hooks Police Department responded to calls near W. 22nd St. around 9:45 a.m. where William Boyd a resident in the area was threatening the utility workers for attempting to install a utility pole […]
Thousands of SW Arkansans without power following … Thousands of residents in Southwest Arkansas are without power after freezing rain covered the area Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
ERCOT: grid expected to meet demand for winter weather The Electric Reliability Council of Texas expects power to be able to meet demand in Texas this week with winter weather expected after a cold front moved south over the weekend.
Why $4 per gallon gas may return soon GasBuddy predicts the national average could hit $4 again in a couple of months. The price is up more than 13% nationally over the past month.
Is the Texas grid ready for this frigid cold front? As Texans prepare for the arrival of a “dangerous” cold snap, the leader of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) expressed confidence that the power grid could handle the increased demand.
Study: AR to have one of the highest heating bill Generally, states that rely more on natural gas as a heating source are expected to see the biggest spikes.
SWEPCO addressing power outages following storms SWEPCO is reporting only 250 outages from Texarkana to Natchitoches after a line of destructive storms moved through the area Tuesday night.
Louisiana leaders review solutions for climate change After a two-year hiatus, the Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) is back for its 17th annual Smart Growth Summit. Some of the greatest minds met under one roof to brainstorm how to make Louisiana a better place to live.
Federal memo warned of power plant attacks nationwide NewsNation has exclusively obtained a recent federal law enforcement memo warning of possible physical attacks on power companies.
Gas prices continue to plummet in NWLA over holiday Contrary to the belief that inflation will rampage the gas industry for the Thanksgiving holiday, the nation is seeing a drop in gas prices.
Positive outlook for gulf states oil, energy sector However turbulent this time may be, the Gulf Coast is positioned for economic growth. Oil and gas employment is forecasted to increase into next year. Employment in refining and chemical manufacturing is expected to increase in Texas and Louisiana through 2025.
SWEPCO: Will EVs harm the power grid? Southwestern Electric Power Company, says three questions must be answered before we can understand whether the United States is ready for the increased demand electric vehicles would place on the nation’s power grid.
Community concerned over OPEC+ oil production cuts The decision by OPEC to cut oil production by two million barrels a day has local consumers asking what lies ahead and bracing for the financial effects.
AR electric co-ops: Insurance required by fed. law Arkansas electric cooperatives have made a unified response, defending the requirement for additional insurance and fee requirements for customers installing alternative energy systems.
DOT: $54.1M for AR electric vehicle charging plan An electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan for Arkansas gained federal approval Wednesday, securing the state more than $50 million in federal grants.
Cheaper gas likely slowed inflation for a 2nd month A sign that the painful inflation of the past 18 months may be gradually easing could come Tuesday when the government is expected to report that the acceleration in U.S. prices slowed in August compared with a year ago for a second straight month.
Arkansas gas price avg. tied for lowest in nation Gas prices in Arkansas continue to drop, now tied for the lowest in the country.
ERCOT: Grid in a ‘strong position’ heading into fall Gov. Gregg Abbott met with leadership from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Public Utility Commission of Texas on Tuesday to talk about implementation of grid reforms to ensure reliability and stability.
Circle K offering fuel discount: Here’s when Circle K is offering 40 cents off per gallon of fuel for 3 hours, 1 day only.
Feds: $5M to clean up abandoned AR oil/gas wells The United States Department of the Interior announced Aug. 25 that Arkansas will receive $5 million in order to contain 227 orphaned gas and oil wells in the state.
Cleco plans solar farm at closed DeSoto coal plant Cleco Power and D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments announced a long-term renewable energy agreement to build a solar farm that will bring jobs to DeSoto Parish.
SWEPCO offers payment options to help with high bills SWEPCO is offering new payment options to help with high bills that are open to all customers.
SWEPCO admits to power disconnects despite testimony SWEPCO admitted to cutting off customers’ electricity during the summer months, which conflicts with what they previously told Caddo Parish Commissioners.
Energy secretary expects gas prices to fall further Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Sunday projected an ongoing decline in gas prices to continue but expressed uncertainty given potential changes in global events that would impact supply levels.
SWEPCO denies council request to cancel shut-offs SWEPCO on Tuesday denied a Shreveport City Council request to stop electricity cut-offs until Nov. 1.
Shreveport gas prices dropping after record high Gas prices in the Shreveport-Bossier area continue to drop quickly after record highs.
Sen. Cassidy attacks the “Inflation reduction act” On Friday, Senator Bill Cassidy attacked the Democrat’s proposed “Inflation reduction act” in a press conference.
TX lawmaker wants fines when renters don’t have AC A state lawmaker calls it a state of emergency: renters going without air conditioning in this brutal heat, sometimes for several days. Now State Representative Sheryl Cole says she’ll file legislation to punish those who allow it to go on too long.