NextEra Energy, the company with a major investment in wind farms in Oklahoma, had another profitable quarter as it reported net income of $1.1 billion. The Florida-based company has 15 operational wind centers in the state with a $5 billion investment. In the first quarter of 2023, the company’s revenue rose to $6.72 billion …
April 26, 2023 archive
Right of First Refusal debate grows in other states
The debate over an effort in the Oklahoma legislature to expand the state’s Right of First Refusal law grew to a whimper last month when one of two remaining bills was amended and stronger ROFR rights were removed. Still, Oklahoma has a ROFR law and is one of 11 states with such an act. …
Siemens opens EV charger plant in Dallas suburb
Carrollton, Texas, a north Dallas suburb is the home of a new Siemens manufacturing plant where electric vehicle chargers will be built. The German-based company, one with wind manufacturing operations in Hutchinson, Kansas and in Iowa, said the plant is the company’s second U.S. manufacturing facility for EV chargers reported WFAA TV in Dallas. …
Enel confirms Oklahoma is its top candidate for solar panel factory
Confirmation that Oklahoma is the leading candidate for a major U.S. solar panel and cell factory came this week from Italian utility Enel SpA. The company issued a statement about the plant that will be one of the largest to produce solar cells in the U.S. “We have identified Oklahoma as the leading candidate …
Other energy headlines
** An explosion and fire at the Seneca Petroleum petroleum refinery in suburban Chicago killed one person and injured a second Tuesday morning, authorities said. ** Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., says he would support the repeal of a sweeping bill he negotiated with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., last year that includes major climate, health and …
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