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Senate Committee on Children and Youth hears presentation on Arkansas wind power and technology through 2050
Summary
On Nov. 18, 2024, the Senate Committee on Children and Youth in Little Rock heard a presentation from industry and renewable-energy advocates about wind energy in Arkansas, including likely turbine siting and projected technological advances through 2050 (Exhibits C1–C2). No formal action on energy policy was taken.
The Senate Committee on Children and Youth met in Little Rock on Nov. 18, 2024, and heard a presentation on wind energy in Arkansas from three outside presenters.
Bill Paschall, president and CEO of Paschall Strategic Communication; Brad Lila, vice president of development at Cordelio Power; and Simon Mahan, executive director of the Southern Renewable Energy Association, presented information about wind power in the state, including likely locations for turbine installations and the expected evolution of wind-technology through the year 2050. The presenters used materials listed as Exhibits C1–C2.
Senator Bryan King, who presided as chair, opened the meeting and, by unanimous consent, the committee approved the meeting minutes listed as Exhibits B1–B3. The record does not show any formal motion or vote on wind-related legislation or policy that day; the session included the presentation only.
The presenters focused on three topics identified in the committee record: where turbines might be sited in Arkansas, considerations related to deployment, and technological changes anticipated by 2050. The transcript lists the presenters and their affiliations but does not record direct quotations or additional technical details, and no committee directives, motions, or votes on wind-energy policy appear in the minutes.
With no other business recorded, the committee adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
