SPP moves to add 298-MW Texas solar project near Oklahoma line Southwest Power Pool files interconnection agreement with FERC The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has taken formal steps to add a large utility-scale solar project near the Oklahoma–Texas border to its regional transmission grid. SPP recently filed a Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) with the Federal …
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** Danish renewable energy giant Orsted filed suit Thursday against the Department of Interior because it paused its lease on a $5 billion off-shore wind farm in Rhode Island. Orsted’s Revolution Wind project is 87% complete, and “is expected to be ready to deliver reliable, affordable power to American homes in 2026,” a press release said. ** …
Rep. Brecheen’s 2025 highlights include energy efforts
Brecheen highlights energy policy in third year in Congress Legislative activity focused on energy and regulation As U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen completes his third year in office, the Oklahoma congressman highlighted several legislative efforts that reflect his priorities on energy policy, federal regulation, and economic freedom. Among the bills introduced in 2025 was the Energy …
Kansas solar farm growth to explode over AI
Kansas solar development gains momentum Some solar industry leaders say Kansas is on the verge of a major shift as developers increasingly look to the state for utility-scale solar projects, despite Kansas historically lagging behind most states in installed solar capacity. Kansas ranks among the sunniest states in the nation, yet sits just 41st nationally …
Renewables took 90% of federal energy subsidies in 2025
Renewable energy captured 90% of federal subsidies in 2025 Federal energy subsidies remained heavily tilted toward renewables Despite expectations that federal support for renewable energy would sharply decline after the Biden administration, a new analysis shows subsidies continued at elevated levels in 2025 — with the vast majority flowing to clean energy projects. A report …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen, top 2025 energy stories plus more CWIP talk
https://www.facebook.com/reel/763421592724473 A review of significant energy stories in 2025 plus CWIP…… Just like the 2021 Winter Storm that gave us never-ending stories about bonds and 25-years of increased utility bills, Construction Work in Progress takes center stage as we near the end of the year. They’re big topics of discussion as Scott Mitchell talks …
Rep. Jim Shaw targets wind energy in Save Oklahoma Plan
Rep. Jim Shaw pushes Save Oklahoma Plan targeting renewables Freshman lawmaker turns wind energy opposition into agenda State Rep. Jim Shaw, the conservative lawmaker who unseated longtime Rep. Kevin Wallace in a 2024 Republican primary, is emerging as one of the Legislature’s most vocal critics of renewable energy, particularly wind power and other state-backed green …
Energy Brief: AI power demand, nuclear plans, grid costs
U.S. Energy & Infrastructure • Oregon nuclear and long-term energy planningOregon officials announced a 25-year nuclear and energy strategy aimed at meeting surging demand. The Oregon Capital Chronicle reported the Oregon Energy Strategy outlines plans to improve building efficiency and expand adoption of cleaner energy sources, including solar, thermal, wind, and nuclear. • Americans spend …
PSO wants CWIP approval from Corporation Commissioners
By Mike W. Ray Lawton Constitution The Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s website says the agency’s Public Utility Division works to ensure safe and reliable utility service at “fair, just and responsible rates.” That will be put to the test soon. Public Service Co. of Oklahoma filed a request for permission to bill its customers for …
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** President Donald Trump said Monday that he has spoken to U.S. oil companies about what happens after regime change in Venezuela. At a Mar-a-Lago press conference Monday to announce a new “Trump Class” of battleships, a reporter asked, if Trump had spoken to American oil companies “that have had their assets seized about what a post-Maduro regime …