“I’ve come into this position with really one goal in mind, is that is, and that is to ensure affordable and reliable generate electricity, affordable and reliable electricity for Oklahomans for today and tomorrow.” It’s the declaration of Oklahoma’s new Energy and Environment Secretary Jeff Starling in a sit-down interview with Scott Mitchell on News …
Turnpike toll bills filed by Norman legislator
House Rep. Annie Menz, D-Norman, introduced two bills pertaining to Oklahoma toll roads and both target the Oklahoma turnpike. “As Oklahomans, we have a Legislature of Representatives and Senators designed to best express and meet our concerns and needs. We work hard to maintain close relationships with our constituents and my constituents have been abundantly …
Invenergy claims 4-state transmission line will benefit Kansas
Kansas Corporation Commissioners are being told the controversial Grain Belt Express transmission line that will carry southwest Kansas wind-generated electricity all the way to Indiana will bring savings to Kansas utility ratepayers. At least, it’s the claim of Invenergy, whose officials went before Kansas House and Senate legislative committees. “This project will unleash the …
OGE offers cold-weather energy tips
With an Arctic blast forecasted to sweep across OG&E’s service area this weekend into early next week bringing sub-freezing temperatures, OG&E is offering customers tips to stay safe and warm. “Each year, OG&E prepares our power plants for winter by the end of October to ensure continued operation throughout winter and protect our customers …
Electricity rates in 2024 were lower than 2023
With all of the electricity rate hikes approved in Oklahoma in the past year, it’s hard to believe. But the average wholesale electricity prices in the Lower 48 states were lower in 2024 than in 2023, according to a new government report. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says lower and more stable electricity prices …
Legislator wants moratorium on new solar and wind projects
Rep. Jim Shaw, R-Chandler, has filed a series of bills that range from placing a moratorium on green energy projects to creating setbacks to recapturing tax subsidies from the industry. Another measure would ban the use of biosolids. “I told my constituents when running for office I would fight against the green energy insanity that …
Energy Secretary wants attorneys fired in long-time pollution lawsuit
Oklahoma’s new Energy and Environment Secretary Jeff Starling thinks attorneys used to carry on the state’s 20 year old polllutio lawsuit against the poultry industry should be fired. And it’s what he is telling Attorney General Gentner Drummond . In an interview with the Oklahoma Farm Report, he says he wants the case ended. …
Monday morning comin’ down—temperatures too
Oklahoma climatologist Gary McManus was spot on in his prediction of when the arctic front would roar into Oklahoma this weekend. “Sometime about Friday evening or so, the first arctic front is gonna come blasting through the state with strong winds and a sudden 20-30 degree drop in temperatures. Then we’ll get a good reinforcing shot …
AG joins lawsuit challenging EPA’s methane tax
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond isn’t finished taking on the EPA. The same week he announced his candidacy for Governor, he and 22 other state attorneys general filed a petition for review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for adopting …
EV maker Canoo ends its journey—files for bankruptcy and liquidation
Months after struggling to secure a firm source of funding and of watching its shares lose value on an almost daily basis, the people behind Canoo decided Friday to park the EV venture, flat tires and all and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Since it’s not a reorganization or Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed …
