Oklahoma regulators will continue their study this week of the possible development of nuclear energy in the state with a Tuesday afternoon technical conference.
The Corporation Commission’s Public Utility Division will present the conference as commissioners meet at 1:30 p.m. It will be the only topic for the meeting, according to the agenda.
“Case No. GD2025-000004, In re: Inquiry of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to Study the Technical and Legal Feasibility of Nuclear Energy Generation in Oklahoma, for
a technical conference led by the Public Utility Division.”
The commission continues receiving public comments regarding the study that was required under a bill passed by the legislature and signed into law. Some are succinct in their comments
“No to nuclear,” was the only comment from one Oklahoman.
“We do not need nuclear power in Oklahoma. This is a problem and we don’t need it,” wrote another.
Rebecca Jim, Director of LEAD based in Miami wrote her opposition too. LEAD is an environmental group and stands for Local Environmental Action Demanded. She and Earl Hatley, President of LEAD signed a letter opposing any nuclear development in the state.
“While I understand the desire to diversity energy sources in Oklahoma, nuclear energy is not a viable, sustainable, or safe solution for Oklahoma residents,” stated the two LEAD officers. They encouraged the Corporation Commission to “cease pursuit of nuclear energy in Oklahoma.”
“For Oklahoma specifically, which currently generates approximately 50% of its electricity from natural gas and 42% from wind as of 2024, nuclear energy could provide a pathway to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining grid reliability. Oklahoma produces almost three times more energy than it consumes, ranking eighth in the nation in total energy production, and advanced nuclear generation could enhance the state’s position as a net energy exporter while reducing
environmental impact.”
The firm contended that nuclear power plants would provide a stable and be a continuous source of electricity and enhance energy security in the state.
Below is the agenda for the nuclear meeting.
Regular Meeting
Notice is hereby given to all persons that the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (“Commission”) shall meet and conduct business, as follows:
Time, Day, and Date: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Place: Concourse Theater, Suite C50, Will Rogers Memorial Office Building, 2401 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73105
The Concourse Theater is in the tunnel between the Will Rogers
Memorial Office Building and the Sequoyah Memorial Office
Building in the Capitol Complex Purpose: Conducting of daily business enumerated in the items below
Posting Division: Chairman Kim David
AGENDA
I. A. Call to order
B. Announcement concerning public notice
C. Determination of quorum
II. Case No. GD2025-000004, In re: Inquiry of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to Study the Technical and Legal Feasibility of Nuclear Energy Generation in Oklahoma, for a technical conference led by the Public Utility Division
III. Adjournment
