A major tech player, yet to be identified, will receive power from a new solar farm going up in Arkansas. Treaty Oak Clean Energy recently broke ground on the 100 MW solar energy project that will span more than 1,000 acres. Click here for PV Magazine
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** Chevron is advancing plans to tap into data center power demand, with the oil major recently entering the permitting and engineering phases for multiple U.S. sites to develop the centers and the electricity to supply them, a company executive told Reuters this week. ** The rapid development of AI data centers is intensifying concerns …
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** The Trump administration announced a wave of regulatory rollbacks on Wednesday including a repeal of Biden-era emissions limits on power plants and automobiles, as well as reduced protections for waterways. ** The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it is starting efforts to reverse the Biden administration’s vehicle emissions rules that would force …
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** The Environmental Protection Agency said it’s terminating $20 billion in grants awarded through a green bank program established under former President Joe Biden’s signature climate law. The money is part of a $27 billion pool and awarded to community development organizations and other nonprofits, credit unions, housing agencies and solar energy projects. ** Oil …
Bill restricting eminent domain wins state Senate approval
The Oklahoma Senate has advanced a key measure by Senator Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, reinforcing property owners’ rights. Senate Bill 352 ensures that high-voltage electric transmission projects undergo regulatory review before exercising eminent domain. The bill requires companies to obtain a certificate of authority from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission before proceeding with projects rated 300 kilovolts …
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** President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States’ northern neighbor. ** According to Electrek, Tesla and Honda are set to start buying power from a massive new solar energy farm in Texas that is expected to produce …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—legislators and their energy efforts
What’s on tap in the latest edition of Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen? We discuss deadline week and renewable energy week at the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.
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** Costco has expanded its gas station hours, and members are hoping this change will help reduce the lines at the pump. The warehouse club announced on social media that its gas stations will now open at 6 a.m., seven days a week. They will stay open until 10 p.m. on weekdays. ** Tennessee lawmakers consider reclassifying natural gas — already …
Wide range of energy bills approved by the Senate Enery Committee
From solar farms to groundwater permits to stopping the spread of sludge on farmland, the Oklahoma Senate Energy Committee finished its work Thursday by approving 7 energy related bills. Senate Bill 3 by Senator Grant Green of Wellston was approved on a 10-0 vote. It will create a moratorium on the spreading of sludge …
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** The U.S. Senate environment committee on Wednesday weighed the confirmation of Aaron Szabo to be the EPA’s assistant administrator for Air and Radiation and David Fotouhi to be deputy administrator – two key roles that would lead any efforts to unwind the endangerment finding. ** Los Angeles County files a lawsuit against Southern California …