Before a judge recently granted a stay of her order for Osage Wind LLC and Enel Green Power to remove 84 wind turbines in Osage County, she required a bond of $5 million. However, the final amount ordered by U.S. District Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves totaled $10,036,500, according to documents on file with the …
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has joined opponents of a proposed wind farm in Lincoln County saying it’s part of what he called a “green energy scam.” Writing on X, Drummond urged legislators and the governor to address wind farm regulations. “It’s past time for our state to take action against these controversial wind …
** President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States’ northern neighbor. ** According to Electrek, Tesla and Honda are set to start buying power from a massive new solar energy farm in Texas that is expected to produce …
Rep. Trey Caldwell’s bill to expand the state’s required setback for wind turbines in Oklahoma is running into some opposition. His effort, HB2751, according to the legislator, is more of an attempt at reaching a middle ground. Click here for Fox 25 News
What’s on tap in the latest edition of Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen? We discuss deadline week and renewable energy week at the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.
** Costco has expanded its gas station hours, and members are hoping this change will help reduce the lines at the pump. The warehouse club announced on social media that its gas stations will now open at 6 a.m., seven days a week. They will stay open until 10 p.m. on weekdays. ** Tennessee lawmakers consider reclassifying natural gas — already …
From solar farms to groundwater permits to stopping the spread of sludge on farmland, the Oklahoma Senate Energy Committee finished its work Thursday by approving 7 energy related bills. Senate Bill 3 by Senator Grant Green of Wellston was approved on a 10-0 vote. It will create a moratorium on the spreading of sludge …
A bill targeting the wind industry in Oklahoma was approved this week by a state House Committee. The House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee passed House Bill 2751 by Rep. Trey Caldwell on a 10-6 vote and now it’s eligible to be heard by the full House. The measure calls for an extension …
A power company in Missouri is still dealing with the collapse of three of its wind turbines last year. One report indicated the turbines at Ameren’s High prairie Wind Farm near Kirskville are still idle after extreme weather conditions led to the failure of the turbines. Click here for KTVO News
** The U.S. Senate environment committee on Wednesday weighed the confirmation of Aaron Szabo to be the EPA’s assistant administrator for Air and Radiation and David Fotouhi to be deputy administrator – two key roles that would lead any efforts to unwind the endangerment finding. ** Los Angeles County files a lawsuit against Southern California …
