States Act as Data Center Energy Demands Grow One of the main criticisms in Oklahoma over the rapid expansion of large data center projects centers on who pays for the additional electricity demand. Concerns have risen that ratepayers could be left footing the bill for massive infrastructure upgrades. But Kansas regulators acted first—establishing new rules …
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October State Tax Report Shows Stable Oklahoma Revenue
Treasurer Russ Reports Steady Growth and Energy Strength State Treasurer Todd Russ released the October 2025 State Tax Revenue Report, showing total collections of $1.45 billion—a 3.4% decrease from September, but a 4.4% increase over October 2024. Over the past 12 months, Oklahoma has collected $17.03 billion, a 0.5% year-over-year increase, signaling continued fiscal stability …
Toxic Ammonia leak forces mass evacuations in Weatherford
Hundreds Flee After Tanker Leak at Holiday Inn Express Hundreds of residents and guests were forced to flee their homes and hotels in Weatherford Wednesday night after a tanker truck carrying toxic anhydrous ammonia began leaking in the parking lot of a Holiday Inn Express. The leak from the 8,500-gallon tanker created a dangerous plume …
EIA predicts 2026 oil prices to the mid $50s
If the U.S. Energy Information Administration is accurate in its November Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) with forecasts of trends across the energy sector through 2026, it doesn’t look great for the oil and gas industry. It predicts 2026 will bring crude oil prices down to the average of $55 a barrel. Key takeaways from the …
Energy briefs
** The U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear an appeal in a case that will prevent utilities from issuing certain customer surcharges that will save ratepayers about $400 million by 2031. ** In a speech at the United Nations’ COP30 climate summit in Brazil, California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticizes the Trump administration’s absence from the …
Data centers and where should they be built
A new study that focused on where data centers should be built across the U.S. cautioned that the net zero promises of tech companies aren’t likely to hold up against the energy and water needs of the massive facilities. Published in the journal Nature Communications, the study also showed pluses and minuses when it comes to …
Tribe continues fight over Dakota Access Pipeline
(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) More than five years after protesters joined the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in the battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline and staged demonstrations and live-ins at the site in North Dakota, the tribe is far from finished with its fight. It filed new court documents contending a federal judge …
Crude oil down—WTI slips further into the 50s
A day after making gains, crude oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday, thanks largely to an OPEC report indicating global oil supply will match demand in 2026. Reuters reported the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries noted that world oil supply would match demand next year due to the wider …
Legislator argues “coverups must end” at the Corporation Commission
In making his latest challenge to an Oklahoma Corporation Commission decision granting a rate hike for Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Rep. Tom Gann says if the Supreme Court rules in his favor, it would mean the rate hike increase order was void along with others. He called the circumstances in the case …
PSO Foundation Donates $125K to Fight Oklahoma Hunger
PSO Foundation Expands Statewide Food Security Efforts The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) Foundation announced a combined $125,000 donation to two nonprofit organizations addressing food insecurity and supporting vulnerable families across Oklahoma. The grants include $50,000 to Food On The Move and $75,000 to The Salvation Army, reinforcing PSO’s commitment to community well-being and …