After three days of six separate hearings into the $1.255 billion energy expansion projects of Public Service Company of Oklahoma, the case is under consideration by a Corporation Commission judge. It’s a critical case because the cost would be borne by customers of PSO and they will be paying for the projects eve as construction …
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Record increase in construction of battery storage systems in US
Electrical grid batteries, such as those planned by Oklahoma Gas and Electric near Enid and Ponca City, are breaking records nationwide….their development that is. Canary Media reported that more than 13 gigawatts of energy storage was installed last year across the nation. It cited the information in a new report from the Business Council for Sustainable …
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** The Pentagon and the Energy Department for the first time airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the U.S. potential to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use. ** The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge’s order that voided Donald Trump’s day one memorandum …
Criminal charges filed against Texas wind farm disposal operator
City leaders and police in Sweetwater, Texas had enough of the giant wind farm dump around their city and filed criminal charges against four individuals. Sweetwater City Manager Bryan Sheridan said at the press conference that they want to send a clear message to anyone seeking to take advantage of the community. “Earlier this …
Energy briefs
** Thirteen states sue the Trump administration over its cancellation of billions of dollars in Inflation Reduction Act and bipartisan infrastructure law funding. ** FERC rejects American Electric Power’s request to sell up to 750 MW of capacity in an upcoming auction, saying it wouldn’t aid PJM Interconnection’s resource adequacy needs like AEP claims. ** …
Another data center bill wins House committee approval
Legislation aimed at shielding Oklahoma families and small businesses from higher utility bills is advancing at the Capitol. A measure that would require data centers to cover the infrastructure costs tied to their operations passed the House Utilities Policy Committee Tuesday with a unanimous 7-0 vote, clearing another step in the legislative process. Authored by …
OGE and Tinker Air Force Base to host ribbon-cutting for new power generation project
A new power generating facility will be the subject of a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning at Tinker Air Force Base and feature leaders of the air base, the utility and Congress. U.S. Rep. Tom Cole will be among dignitaries on hand for the 9 a.m. ceremony to create added critical electrical power to the important …
Remember Panasonic plant? It’s close to 50% production
Panasonic’s Kansas battery plant, the $4 billion project that Oklahoma lost to its neighbor a few years ago following intense campaigning by both states, is approaching 50% of production capacity. The Kansas Reflector reports it should be attained in the new few months, according to an official with Panasonic. The Reflector quoted Kristen Walters, …
DOE funding, nuclear approvals lead energy briefs
U.S. Energy Policy & Power Infrastructure U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $175 million in funding for six projects to modernize, retrofit, and extend the useful life of coal-fired power plants serving rural and remote communities across the United States, keeping dependable energy sources online, strengthening grid reliability, and helping keep electricity costs low …
Energy Brief: Earnings, Rates, Solar, Global Energy Moves
Earnings outlook across major energy and materials companiesEarnings season continues with updates expected from Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Energy Transfer (ET), Devon Energy (DVN), Transocean (RIG), Newmont (NEM), Pan American Silver (PAAS), Kinross Gold (KGC) and Nutrien (NTR). The reports are expected to provide insight into commodity pricing, production volumes, and capital discipline, according to Seeking …




