With a split vote on Thursday, Oklahoma regulators stood by their original denial of allowing Oklahoma Gas and Electric to charge ratepayers for an energy expansion project while it is under construction. The utility offered immediate reaction in which it said it plans to appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. “OG&E is disappointed the Oklahoma …
March 5, 2026 archive
Severe weather has PSO on standby
PSO Urges Storm Preparation as Severe Weather Forecast for Oklahoma Severe weather is in the Friday forecast for Oklahoma including hail and tornadoes. It has the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) recognizing Oklahoma Severe Weather Awareness Week by encouraging customers to take proactive steps to stay safe and prepared. PSO is also monitoring the …
U.S. electricity generation in 2025 hit a record, again
Data source: U.S. Department of Energy, Monthly Energy Review and Electricity Data Browser U.S. Electricity Generation Reaches Record in 2025 as Power Demand Climbs Demand for electricity in the United States continued to climb in 2025, pushing total U.S. power generation to a new record level, according to newly released federal data. Figures from the Monthly Energy Review, issued …
Chevron Warns Newsom Policies Threaten CA Refineries
Chevron Warns Newsom Climate Policies Could Threaten Refineries, Jobs and Fuel Prices Chevron is raising serious concerns about California climate regulations promoted by Gov. Gavin Newsom, warning the policies could damage the state’s economy, threaten refinery operations and increase fuel prices for consumers. The warning came in a letter from Chevron President Andy Walz to …
Regulators to Consider 3-County Transmission Line Project
OCC to Consider $260 Million AEP Transmission Line Project A $260 million transmission line replacement project in southern Oklahoma will be the sole topic of a special meeting scheduled Monday by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC). The meeting will focus on a proposal involving AEP Oklahoma Transmission Company to rebuild a large portion of existing …





