LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas today announced it will host a vendor fair for Arkansas companies interested in pursuing contract opportunities related to the Jefferson Power Station and Arkansas Cypress Solar and Battery construction. These projects are anticipated to create 1,600 jobs at peak construction and will provide local economic stimulus through wages, local contracting and increased activity for area businesses during construction.
The event will give local and small businesses a chance to meet project leaders, learn about the construction of the new facilities and explore potential opportunities to support the project through professional services, construction and materials supply.
Vendor fair details
The event supports the company’s “Arkansans building Arkansas” commitment to prioritize local contractors and suppliers whenever feasible:
- Date: March 25
- Time: 9 a.m. – noon
- Location: Pine Bluff Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Drive
- Registration: Encouraged but not required (advance registration available online)
Jefferson Power Station includes modern, advanced technology that is 40% more energy-efficient, which helps lower fuel charges on customer bills and strengthens reliability to support the state’s anticipated load growth. The project is a planned 754-megawatt natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant to be built at the existing White Bluff site in Jefferson County. Scheduled to begin operations in 2029, the project aims to power over 355,000 homes and provide affordable, reliable energy for decades to come, replacing older coal generation with modern technology.
Arkansas Cypress Solar and Battery is a planned solar and battery resource in Jefferson County. The solar component will produce 600 MW of electricity, and the battery component will be capable of storing up to 350 MW of power. Additionally, the facility will be a flexible resource, capable of rapid starts and responding to short-term load changes in response to system needs. Scheduled to begin operations in 2028, Arkansas Cypress Solar and Battery will be constructed in a way that supports customers’ sustainability goals and will produce clean energy as both will be emissions free resources.
Together, these two new generating resources will play a critical role in meeting Arkansas’s growing demand for electricity, enabling Entergy Arkansas to continue to deliver rates that remain below the national average while supporting record business and population growth across the state.
About Entergy Arkansas
Entergy Arkansas provides electricity to approximately 735,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at EntergyArkansas.com and connect with @EntergyARK on social media.
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