** Republican U.S. senators vote to roll back a land management plan and expand mining, drilling, and development in Alaska, Montana, and North Dakota as part of Trump’s push to expand energy production on public lands. ** The U.S. Senate confirms Federal Energy Regulatory Commission nominees Laura Swett and David LaCerte, giving Republicans a 3-2 …
October 12, 2025 archive
Broadband commissioners to get update on spending
Members of the Oklahoma Broadband Board of Commissioners will get an update on Tuesday of the state’s spending efforts to expand broadband service into the rural areas. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Rather than the usual live video coverage of what transpires at the meeting, only audio will be provided. Below …
Electricity use is becoming more common for residential heating
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Data values: House Heating Fuel The Energy Information Administration found an increasing share of U.S. households are using electricity for heating, although natural gas remains the most common heating fuel. In 2024, 42% of U.S. households reported that electricity was their main space heating fuel, according to annual estimates …
Oil and gas rig numbers dropped in US and Oklahoma
Just as crude oil prices in the U.S. dropped below $60 a barrel on Friday, the number of oil and gas rigs in the nation also dropped, according to the latest Rig Count from Baker Hughes Co. The release showed a decline of 2 rigs nationally, reaching a level of 547 total. The …
Oklahomans respond to nuclear study with opposition
At least three utilities responded so far to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s attempt to comply with a new state law requiring a study of possible nuclear energy generation in Oklahoma. One is suggesting consumers be hit with with the CWIP method of making long term payments while nuclear power plants are being built. …
