What’s the next energy potential for Oklahoma? Solar. At least that’s the opinion of Michael Teague, Oklahoma’s Secretary of Energy and Environment. It’s what he told the Northwest Oklahoma Alliance networking luncheon this week in Woodward according to the Woodward News. “I think solar is the next potential for Oklahoma,” said Teague. “Look at how …
Oklahoma City has been recognized nationally for its efforts to promote solar energy. The city has been awarded a bronze designation by SolSmart, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Sunshot Initiative. The honor was for the city’s efforts in making it easier for people to choose solar energy options. “Solar energy is …
While the move by the Oklahoma legislature to sunset some of the tax credits for the wind industry took effect July 1, hundreds of millions of dollars in other tax credits remain for the state. But one state is doing something to clear its backlog of credits. Louisiana plans to spend $15 million eliminating tax …
A solar energy fight is underway in Arkansas and on one side are environmentalists while on the other side are power companies and even the State Attorney General. The fight is focused on net metering and whether the state should eventually create a two-channel billing system which would use a different electricity rate for surplus …
The Western Farmers Electric Cooperative recently dedicated 18 solar projects with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Tuttle Solar Project location. The Cooperative is adding 21 megawatts of solar power across the state including five utility-scale solar farms and 13 community solar sites. The expansion into solar power was initiated several years ago. The company says …
The MAPS 3 convention center architect has been asked by Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett to provide a cost estimate to study the feasibility of installing rooftop solar panels above the 200,000-square-foot exhibit hall, according to a report by The Oklahoman. The roof is massive and provides a large site that could be utilized for …
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, the State Senate’s okayed a move to explore installing solar panels on state buildings. The Senate voted 36-4 this week to direct the state General Services Department to pursue contracts with solar providers. It’s a move to state money on electricity costs over time with no up-front public investment. It …
Solar energy became the top new energy source in the U.S. for 2016 with new installations doubling last year. Since January of this year, Oklahoma has welcomed two new solar farms aimed at providing a green and renewable source of energy for the Sooner State. In late October, construction began near Marietta on two acres …
The Oklahoma Sierra Club will sponsor a Saturday Summit in Oklahoma City on Saturday featuring Solar Energy. Attorney and former Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Jim Roth, Pawnee Mayor Brad Sewell, Oklahoma City Councilman Ed Shadid and several solar executives will speak during the October 1 event to be held in the south conference room of …
Cosmetics maker L’Oreal USA says it’s building thousands of solar panels at its operations in Arkansas and Kentucky. The company calls it a move to help cut carbon emissions and also create two of the largest solar-powered projects in each state. At least 4,000 solar panels will be installed at the L’Oreal operation in North …
