Public Service Company has gone public with the rate hike request it recently made with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and if granted, its customers could end up paying another 15% on their monthly bills. The request is on the heels of a request PSO for Construction Work in Progress rate hikes for $1.2 billion …
A New Jersey truck driver has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison after illegally dumping thousands of gallons of gasoline in Pennsylvania, a reckless act that caused widespread environmental damage, killed wildlife, and forced the closure of a local elementary school. The case underscores how fuel transportation violations can carry serious criminal …
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 …
Poultry Federation criticizes attorney general’s actions A year-end statement from The Poultry Federation sharply criticized Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, warning his continued pursuit of millions of dollars in penalties against poultry growers could force family farms out of business across eastern Oklahoma. The comments came from outgoing Federation President Marvin Childers, issued one day …
Federal emergency order delays Craig Station shutdown The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order at the end of 2025 requiring a northwest Colorado coal-fired power plant to remain in operation beyond its planned closure date. The order, signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Dec. 30, came one day before Craig Station in Moffat County, …
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 …
As Oklahoma’s oil and gas drilling numbers held steady for another week, the U.S. rig numbers did the same, recording a gain of one rig to reach 546, according to the most recent Baker Hughes rig count. Oklahoma’s total remained at 43, the same count as a week earlier. The U.S. total of 546 was …
When he met briefly with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission before he was terminated as Director of Administration, Brandy Wreath indicated the three commissioners gave him no explanation of why. ““They didn’t say anything,” he told the state capitol website Non-Doc on Tuesday after he was removed from the position. “They just said that I could …
One of the new laws to take effect the first of 2026 in Oklahoma will require wind farm operators to see Federal Aviation Administration approval of a light-mitigating system for aircraft approaching the project. The law was created by SB713, authored by Sen. Darcy Jech (R)of Kingfisher and Rep. Carl Newton (R) Cherokee and requires …
