Fermi America Secures Key Partnerships for West Texas Growth Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s firm Fermi America, co-founded with Texas Tech University and others, gained momentum this week through two major energy development announcements. The first announcement focused on a partnership with the City of Amarillo and Carson County. The Amarillo City Council approved a …
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Governors Push for Federal Energy Permitting Reform
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Leads Bipartisan Call for Energy Reform A bipartisan coalition of more than a dozen governors, led by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, released a sweeping package of reform priorities to improve federal permitting and regulatory processes for critical energy infrastructure projects. The governors’ letter to congressional leaders called for reforms to make …
Energy Brief: DOE AI Power Moves and Exxon Lawsuit
DOE Advances AI Power Grid Access The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is taking bold steps to power AI data centers while using artificial intelligence to accelerate energy technology breakthroughs. Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed federal regulators to consider a new rule that would speed up the connection of AI data centers to the nation’s …
Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—electricity rates up and down
(Click below) https://www.facebook.com/reel/808555692141489 One Oklahoma utility announces a drop in November electricity rates….but is that the whole story? What’s missing? Plus, something from the Oklahoma energy secretary about activism. It’s what Scott Mitchell talks about in his latest podcast with Jerry Bohnen.
Energy Brief: Federal Actions, Global Energy Shifts
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 …
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 …




