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- Arkansas is one of the top 10 natural gas-producing states, and holds almost 3% of the nation's natural gas reserves.
- Arkansas is the top rice-producing state and sees an increase in natural gas use by the industrial sector in the fall, when gas is used to dry the harvested rice.
- Coal is the primary fuel used for electricity generation in Arkansas, producing 39% of the state's power supply in 2016.
- Almost 90% of the households in Arkansas use electricity or natural gas as their primary heating fuel.
- Hydroelectric, biomass-fueled facilities, and other renewables provide nearly 10% of Arkansas’ net electricity generation.
Last Updated: February 15, 2018
