The Oklahoma Legislature has officially approved Senate Bill 912, authored by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, marking a major step forward in the state’s efforts to position itself as a national leader in the space industry. Senate Bill 912 merges the responsibilities of the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) within the Oklahoma …
While one controversial energy bill sent to the Governor of Oklahoma became law this week, others met a quick death in the legislature while a few remain works in progress. SB998, the “CWIP” or construction while in progress cost that will be billed to ratepayers at the time of the electrical project is being …
Construction has started on a $500 million solar project that will increase Missouri’s solar capacity by nearly half. The 430 MW solar project by Arevon Energy is in southeastern Missouri’s Scott County. The Arizona renewable energy developer said the Kelso 1 & 2 solar projects are the firm’s first efforts in Missouri. Last year Arevon …
OG&E is alerting customers to a new scam. Customers have reported that a fraudulent phone number comes up when they use Google and type in “OG&E payments” or “how to pay my OG&E bill” and similar inquiries. When they call the number, the person claims they are taking payment for OG&E customers, but they …
** Tallgrass Energy reports it has secured shipper agreements for its planned pipeline to link the Permian Basin to its network in the Midwest, Great Plains, and Rocky Mountains. ** Alaska’s Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy freezes state hiring and some official travel as low oil prices lead to decreased revenue. ** The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory …
The Biden administration’s proposed budget cuts to the nation’s weather service aren’t being well received by Oklahoma’s congressional delegation as they seek protection for the weather operations at the University of Oklahoma. Congressman Frank Lucas’s reaction is making the headlines in much of the reactional coverage. “The very discussion about reducing our investment …
The Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board has awarded $53.4 million in federal grants to five internet service providers for 19 middle mile infrastructure projects. The total investment for the program is expected to be $89.6 million when $36.2 million in matching funds from awarded companies is included. Funded through the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery …
Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen joined Texas Congressman Chip Roy in introducing the Energy Freedom Act. to repeal the more than 20 green energy tax subsidies created or expanded by the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “The Democrats’ so-called ‘Inflation Reduction Act’, signed into law in 2022, is nothing more than a massive, …
Crude oil prices shot up $1.60 a barrel on Tuesday following word of the temporary cut in the U.S. and China tariffs. Plus, there was a better-than-expected inflation report. The Labor Department reported the Consumer Price Index rose 2.3% in the 12 months through April. Also, Oklahoma energy stocks had a strong day with …
Two consumer groups joined forces in a recent effort to convince Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to veto a bill that would allow utilities to charge customers while electric projects are under construction. “This bill would shift unnecessary financial risk onto Oklahoma’s ratepayers while undermining the constitutional authority of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, wrote leaders …
