When President Biden’s administration rolled out the Green New Deal, there were cries it was a political scam. Now a Republican-led House Committee has concluded the same thing, alleging it was a scheme to funnel billions of taxpayer dollars to nonprofits run by the former president’s allies. The report, “The Green New Scam: The …
Category: Solar Energy in Oklahoma
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** Ohio regulators deny an appeal from data centers and manufacturers that allow special electric rates for large users to move forward, though one advocacy group vows to appeal to the state Supreme Court. ** Amid concerns that refinery closures could send gas prices soaring, California legislative leaders recently introduced a last-minute deal aimed at increasing …
Leeward Renewable Energy among 100 top businesses to work
Leeward Renewable Energy, the Texas-based firm in the process of constructing three solar farms in eastern Oklahoma was named to Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. This marks the second consecutive year LRE has been recognized for cultivating an environment where creative ideas thrive and employees are empowered to develop …
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** Hawaiʻi and Wisconsin joined the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition last week, increasing membership to 13 state governors reported Utility Dive. Launched in May, the coalition aims to promote more affordable electric vehicles, support U.S. automotive manufacturers and preserve states’ authority under the Clean Air Act. ** Spire natural gas customers in Missouri will see …
Caddo Nation adopts solar energy for new Hinton child care center
A new child care center in Hinton, one owned by the Caddo Nation, is getting most of its eleccgtricity from solar energy. The center’s 217 rooftop and carport panels were part of a project first developed by Saku, a joint venture between the tribe and solar firm EightTwenty. StateImpact Oklahoma reported in The Oklahoman this …
Former regulator charges renewable energy projects face stricter rules than oil and gas in Oklahoma
Days after he testified before an Oklahoma Senate Energy Committee and spoke of the benefits of renewable energy projects in the state, former Corporation Commissioner Jim Roth said it’s time to balance property rights and energy policy. He made his declaration to Scott Mitchell on Hot Seat and further claimed that renewable projects in …
More energy jobs lost in August in Oklahoma and U.S.
A new August 2025 jobs report from the Energy Workforce & Technology Council showed a loss of 448 energy jobs in Oklahoma while nationwide there was a decline of more than 6,000 positions. The Council declared that the job losses show a “continued labor market softening” across not justthe energy services sector but also the …
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** President Donald Trump said he was ready to sanction Russia after Moscow launched its largest air attack against Ukraine since the start of the war on Sunday, setting Kyiv’s government headquarters on fire and killing at least five, including one infant. ** The Trump administration scored a significant, but potentially temporary, win in its efforts …
Kansas utility expects to meet tax credits for two large solar projects
Regardless of the recent decision by Congress to limit tax credits for green energy projects, Evergy, the utility that serves Kansas and Missouri, is moving forward with some major solar projects. Evergy won regulatory approval to build two solar projects in Kansas and Missouri. And it intends to meet deadlines to get the …
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** Offshore wind developer Orsted won shareholder approval on Friday for a $9.4 billion emergency rights issue to help fund U.S. projects thrown into uncertainty by President Donald Trump‘s opposition to the renewable energy source. ** The federal government filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked fires including January’s Eaton Fire …