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 …
May 2025 archive
Huge solar farm under construction in Missouri
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 …
OGE warns of new internet scam for utility bills
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 …
Energy briefs
** 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. ** TXO Partners LP has …
Weather budget cuts worry Oklahoma’s congressional delegation
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 …
$53 million in Broadband projects awarded across Oklahoma
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 …
Brecheen wants to eliminate Biden green energy tax subsidies
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 and OK energy stocks had strong trading day on Tuesday
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 …
Consumer groups pressure Gov. Stitt to veto SB998
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 …
Evergy announces delay of closing its coal plants
Evergy, the big Kansas City-based energy company, is drawing criticism for delaying the retirement of its coal plants, a move that environmentalists say will increased methane gas generation. A report by the Energy and Policy Institute said the utility’s move raises questions about its ability to meet a pledge to reach net-zero emissions …
