Arkansas Public Service Commission accepting public comments on forthcoming wind energy rules

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Public Service Commission is currently accepting public comments as it forms rules on wind energy in the state.

The new rules are in response to Act 945 of 2025 that directed the PSC to “establish standards and criteria for permitting and regulating wind energy facilities and to promote, preserve, and protect the public peace, health, safety, and welfare through effective permitting and regulation of wind energy facilities,” according to the PSC docket.

The goal is to have the rules in place by Jan. 1, 2026, or “as soon as practical,” per the docket.

Initial public comments are due by Nov. 6, and comments in reply are due by Nov. 20, leading to a hearing at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 11.

Comments can be viewed and submitted onlineat the PSC website, referencing PSC Docket 25-063-R.