Energy Brief: U.S. and Global Energy Developments Federal Energy Actions U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday that he will make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California. He says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens, a move that violates federal law. The warning sets up …
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Oklahoma, Missouri Ratepayers Face CWIP Utility Hikes
Oklahoma and Missouri Ratepayers Could See Early Utility Hikes If Oklahomans think they are the only ones facing possible rate hikes to pay for energy projects still under construction, they are not alone. Missouri ratepayers face the same situation because of a new law similar to one recently passed in Oklahoma. Both laws allow utilities …
School leader praises growth and support of renewable energy
“The tax revenue generated from renewable energy has allowed Seiling Public Schools to build and equip new facilities and create learning environments that reflect our town’s pride and progress.” The spread of wind and solar farms across Oklahoma has its detractors. But the renewable energy projects also have many supporters such as Dr. …
Oklahoma AG Drummond Urges U.S. to Skip COP30 Summit
Attorneys General Oppose U.S. Delegation to Brazil Climate Conference Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is among several Republican Attorneys General urging President Trump’s cabinet members to skip next month’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil. “Dear Secretaries Burgum and Wright and Administrator Zeldin,We write to urge you to put the safety, security, and economic interests of …
Energy Brief:China Soybeans U.S. Rule Reversal Global Shifts
U.S. Developments and Energy Moves U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that he expects China to renew large soybean purchases for several years. He also anticipates that China will delay its new licensing rules for rare earths by a year and re-examine them after two days of trade talks in Malaysia. South Carolina’s state-owned …
NextEra Energy Declares New Dividend, Expands in Oklahoma
NextEra Energy Declares Quarterly Dividend NextEra Energy, a Florida-based company with multiple projects across Oklahoma, declared its latest quarterly common stock dividend. The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.5665 per share, payable on Dec. 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on Nov. 21, 2025. The announcement reinforces the company’s continued financial strength …
SPP Forecasts 96% Energy Growth for Oklahoma Grid
SPP Predicts Massive Energy Growth Across Oklahoma Leaders of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), which operates the grid covering Oklahoma, Kansas, and more than 20 other states, expect a stunning 96% rise in energy demand within the next decade. They also praised a new ruling from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that will help …
Oklahoma Lawmakers to Reexamine State Energy Needs
Utilities Committee Schedules Interim Hearing Still another look into Oklahoma’s energy needs will be taken by the Utilities Committee of the House of Representatives. The committee, under the leadership of Rep. Mike Dobrinski (R-Okarche), plans an interim study hearing into Oklahoma Energy Needs on Tuesday, November 4, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will be …
Energy Brief: Trump Opens 1.56M Acres for Arctic Oil
Oklahoma’s Energy Sector Eyes New Federal Actions The Trump administration opened 1.56 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain for oil and gas leasing. The move reverses Biden-era restrictions and reopens a politically charged frontier for energy production. Energy firms in Oklahoma and across the nation are watching how the new policy …
Another data center update
Time for another data center update across the U.S. as technology firms are flexing their construction muscles. The latest? Meta has struck a $27 billion financing deal with Blue Owl Capital to fund its biggest data center project globally, as large technology companies race to build out the infrastructure needed to power their artificial intelligence ambitions. …