February 2026 archive

Bill calls for creation of a state Nuclear Energy Office in Oklahoma

  When the Oklahoma House Energy Committee meets this week, it will consider a call for the creation of an Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. While Oklahoma has no nuclear energy power plants in operation, Rep. Nick Archer (R-Elk City) wants to be ready. He filed HB3175 which would create the office and also create …

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Energy bills await legislators as they begin their 2026 session

  When Representatives and Senators meet Monday for the start of the Oklahoma legislative session, they will await the pounding of the gavel in their respective chambers declaring work is underway on more than 1,000 bills, and nearly 70 of them will deal with the state’s energy challenges. They range from the controversial data centers …

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