Oklahoma’s Lithium Future Gains Momentum Stardust Power Inc., the lithium refinery developer in the process of building a refinery in Muskogee, announced this week the signing of an agreement to get some of its needed minerals from a Canadian supplier. Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Stardust said it had executed a Letter of Intent with Prairie Lithium …
Colorado among states that sued over solar cancellations
Colorado Joins 23 States in Solar Grant Lawsuit At least 23 states, including Colorado, have filed suit against the Trump administration after it canceled $7 billion in nationwide solar grants meant to expand renewable energy access for low-income families. The funding, part of the “Solar for All” program, was designed to bring affordable clean energy …
AEP to Rebuild $260 Million Oklahoma Transmission Line
Aging Lines to Be Replaced with Modern Lattice Towers AEP’s Oklahoma rebuild replaces 40-year-old wooden poles with new BOLD lattice towers, each standing 110 to 165 feet high. Approximately 380 towers will be installed along the Lawton East Side to Sunnyside transmission corridor. AEP officials emphasized that the upgrade is not tied to a specific …
Energy Brief: Oklahoma Feels Effects of U.S. Energy Shifts
Federal Shutdown Hits U.S. Energy Operations Widespread furloughs are underway at the federal agency charged with overseeing the U.S. nuclear stockpile. It’s the latest fallout from the government shutdown, now in its 20th day with no end in sight. ** The Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan received fresh nuclear fuel on Monday in what the facility’s …
Oil prices dropped while natural gas shot up Monday
Oklahoma Energy Stocks See Strong Gains Despite Falling Oil Prices Oil prices dropped to their lowest settlement since early May on Monday, but Oklahoma’s energy sector showed strength across the board.While crude prices faltered, natural gas prices jumped more than 12%, and nearly every Oklahoma-based energy stock ended the day in positive territory. Investors are …
Regulators move ahead in nuclear energy study
Oklahoma regulators will continue their study this week of the possible development of nuclear energy in the state with a Tuesday afternoon technical conference. The Corporation Commission’s Public Utility Division will present the conference as commissioners meet at 1:30 p.m. It will be the only topic for the meeting, according to the agenda. …
Data Center Growth Prompts $22B Xcel Energy Expansion
Xcel Energy Seeks Massive Power Expansion The explosive growth of data centers across the U.S. — including Oklahoma — is reshaping how utilities plan future power generation. One of the biggest examples is Xcel Energy, which recently told Colorado regulators it needs to invest $22 billion to meet new electricity demand. That demand is largely …
Tuesday hearing to explore data center water use
A legislator’s exploration into the impact data centers could have on water resources in Oklahoma will be held Tuesday at the State Capitol. Rep. Amanda Clinton (D-Tulsa) and the House Utilities will hold the hearing to explore “The impact of data center expansion on Oklahoma’s water resources and power grid.” The hearing is …
What led to Wyoming’s loss of a nuclear project
As Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners plan to hold another hearing this week on their legislative-required study of nuclear energy development in the state, another state, Wyoming, just lost a nuclear project. The kind of issues that prompted the loss are those that would also be faced, should Oklahoma make a decision to seriously attempt …