Kansas and Missouri power provider Evergy is planning to build a power transmission line across the land of hundreds of Kansas landowners to send electricity to Oklahoma and Missouri. A report from the Topeka Capital Journal indicated the line will start near Wichita at a major connection point for wind generated power and stretch …
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** Danish renewable energy giant Orsted filed suit Thursday against the Department of Interior because it paused its lease on a $5 billion off-shore wind farm in Rhode Island. Orsted’s Revolution Wind project is 87% complete, and “is expected to be ready to deliver reliable, affordable power to American homes in 2026,” a press release said. ** …
Rep. Brecheen’s 2025 highlights include energy efforts
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 …
Kansas solar farm growth to explode over AI
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 …
Light mitigation law aimed at wind farms takes effect on January 1
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 …
Renewables took 90% of federal energy subsidies in 2025
Renewable energy captured 90% of federal subsidies in 2025 Federal energy subsidies remained heavily tilted toward renewables Despite expectations that federal support for renewable energy would sharply decline after the Biden administration, a new analysis shows subsidies continued at elevated levels in 2025 — with the vast majority flowing to clean energy projects. A report …
Energy Brief: AI growth, oil deals, and global supply shifts
United States Artificial intelligence fueling electrician demandAs artificial intelligence continues to expand, the construction of new data centers is driving increased demand for electricians to install, maintain, and repair complex electrical and cooling infrastructure required to support high-density computing operations. Frontera Energy secures Chevron-backed financingFrontera Energy (FECCF) received a timely cash infusion after finalizing a …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen, top 2025 energy stories plus more CWIP talk
https://www.facebook.com/reel/763421592724473 A review of significant energy stories in 2025 plus CWIP…… Just like the 2021 Winter Storm that gave us never-ending stories about bonds and 25-years of increased utility bills, Construction Work in Progress takes center stage as we near the end of the year. They’re big topics of discussion as Scott Mitchell talks …
Rep. Jim Shaw targets wind energy in Save Oklahoma Plan
Rep. Jim Shaw pushes Save Oklahoma Plan targeting renewables Freshman lawmaker turns wind energy opposition into agenda State Rep. Jim Shaw, the conservative lawmaker who unseated longtime Rep. Kevin Wallace in a 2024 Republican primary, is emerging as one of the Legislature’s most vocal critics of renewable energy, particularly wind power and other state-backed green …
Energy Brief: AI power demand, nuclear plans, grid costs
U.S. Energy & Infrastructure • Oregon nuclear and long-term energy planningOregon officials announced a 25-year nuclear and energy strategy aimed at meeting surging demand. The Oregon Capital Chronicle reported the Oregon Energy Strategy outlines plans to improve building efficiency and expand adoption of cleaner energy sources, including solar, thermal, wind, and nuclear. • Americans spend …