Lauren Waldrip, executive director of the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association
The Arkansas energy industry has many opportunities in which it can take advantage, including lowering costs and managing carbon emissions. Lauren Waldrip, executive director of the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association, is optimistic about the outlook.
“We’re seeing growth across the board, from an economic standpoint, from a demand standpoint, from a labor needs and development standpoint,” said Waldrip, noting the workforce in multiple sector segments, including energy efficiency, is expected to rise by 8% over the next year.
She expects federal resources available for energy efficiency projects to “bolster economic activity that will ultimately help Arkansans save money.”
