Two Little Rock-based Nonprofits Drive Expansion of Grid Connectivity and Electricity Transmission Capabilities in the Region
Two prominent Little Rock-based nonprofit organizations, the Southwest Power Pool and Midcontinent Independent System Operator, are leading efforts to expand grid connectivity and electricity transmission capabilities in underserved regions. Specifically, SPP's governing board has authorized a strategic plan to bring power to areas like Entre Rios in El Quiche, Mexico, which has been without access to home electricity for an extended period. This initiative is part of a larger global need highlighted by Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp., with millions worldwide still lacking basic electricity services, and underscores the dedicated work of volunteer linemen from across Arkansas who have provided electrical infrastructure support to rural communities in Bolivia and Guatemala since 2013.
