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Entergy Arkansas Rate Increase & Nuclear Plans

Entergy Arkansas Rate Increase & Nuclear Plans

Entergy Arkansas proposes its first major rate increase in 10 years, with evidentiary hearings in November. The utility clarifies no data center costs are passed to residential customers. A 2027 $1.7B rate plan includes nuclear/SMRs for data centers. A state-level feasibility study identified Flint Creek in NWA as a potential nuclear site, adding context to Entergy's plans.

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Updated Aug 8, 2026