From solar farms to groundwater permits to stopping the spread of sludge on farmland, the Oklahoma Senate Energy Committee finished its work Thursday by approving 7 energy related bills. Senate Bill 3 by Senator Grant Green of Wellston was approved on a 10-0 vote. It will create a moratorium on the spreading of sludge …
Oklahoma Gas and Electric reports it has restored power to nearly 98% of its thousands of customers in Ada following this week’s tornado that knocked down power lines and damaged several buildings, including an elementary school. An update from the utility Thursday morning indicated crews anticipated full restoration by late Thursday night. In Ada, …
A bill targeting the wind industry in Oklahoma was approved this week by a state House Committee. The House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee passed House Bill 2751 by Rep. Trey Caldwell on a 10-6 vote and now it’s eligible to be heard by the full House. The measure calls for an extension …
A power company in Missouri is still dealing with the collapse of three of its wind turbines last year. One report indicated the turbines at Ameren’s High prairie Wind Farm near Kirskville are still idle after extreme weather conditions led to the failure of the turbines. Click here for KTVO News
The fast growth of artificial intelligence data centers across the U.S. has prompted Houston-based NRG Energy to build four new natural gas power plants across the country including some in Texas. Each plant will be able to produce more than 5 gigawatts. NRG Executive Vice President Robert Gaudette said the four natural gas …
Maybe it’s a good thing spring is just around the corner in Oklahoma because the state has already spent nearly $12 million on the winter weather response. Oklahoma Transportation Executive Director Tim Gatz briefed ODOT commissioners this week on the snow-removal efforts of the department’s road crews. He said since October 2024, ODOT has …
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this week whether to go ahead with renwed plans to temporarily store nuclear waste at sites in west Texas and southeast New Mexico. As the Assocciated Press report, the justices decided to hear a challenge by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and a private company with a license for …
** The U.S. Senate environment committee on Wednesday weighed the confirmation of Aaron Szabo to be the EPA’s assistant administrator for Air and Radiation and David Fotouhi to be deputy administrator – two key roles that would lead any efforts to unwind the endangerment finding. ** Los Angeles County files a lawsuit against Southern California …
Lots to talk about on this latest edition of Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen. How about a possible rate hike for PSO? Or an end to consumer lawsuits over the 2021 winter storm in Kansas? Then there’s the legislature and its focus on a number of energy issues.
The larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude oil stockpiles, including those at Oklahoma’s Cushing Hub sent crude oil prices down for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday. Adding to the pressure were worries of investors about the plans of OPEC+ to increase output next month. West Texas Intermediate crude finished down $1.95 or 2.86% to …
