May 11, 2026 archive

Supporting data centers

  Debates over data centers are intensifying across the U.S. and not just in Oklahoma. Residents, who are the ratepayers, often do battle with developers because of the anticipated increase in electric rates to pay for the large load required for the centers. Others argue it will mean increased water rates or a depletion of …

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Energy independence in the US

While the war in Iran put a chokehold on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, thus severely impacting supplies to Asia and Europe, the U.S. has not experienced such harm and increased oil production in Oklahoma and other states is the reason why. A recent report by Climate Crisis 247 ranked Oklahoma among the …

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