Elected to the State House on his opposition to wind and solar farm expansion in Lincoln County, Chandler Rep. Jim Shaw says the end of the legislative session, his first year in office, was “disappointing and very eye opening.” In a statement following Friday’s sine die declaration, the Republican Representative also said he found the …
May 31, 2025 archive
Status of some energy bills in Congress
Several bills dealing with energy issues in the U.S. are moving slowly through Congress. Below are some of them and where they stand. – US HR 3616 To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. — Last action: May 29, 2025, House: Referred to the …
Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—why OGE reversed a rate hike request
A walk-back by utilities for rate hikes, the Energy Secretary’s review of the completed legislative session and more as Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen. Plus, Oklahoma regulators delay again their decision on Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s request to buy the Green Country power plant, and the state awaits the governor’s decision …
Osage Minerals Council wins another federal court ruling
First came a federal court ruling upholding the Osage Minerals Council lengthy fight over a wind farm and now the Council has scored another ruling in favor of the tribal group in northern Oklahoma. The tribe found itself in a 10-year legal fight in which it challenged the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ …