New Report Predicts Explosive Load Growth by 2030 Imagine the impact of data centers popping up across the United States — including almost three dozen in Oklahoma — each one pulling enormous amounts of electricity. A new report released Tuesday by Grid Strategies warns that utilities nationwide will see unprecedented increases in power demand in …
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Missouri looks at wildfires caused by power lines
Wildfire Counts Surge, Power Lines Identified as Major Ignition Source The state of Missouri is moving to strengthen wildfire-mitigation plans for its utilities after an alarming rise in wildfire activity linked to power-line infrastructure. The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) initiated the effort after data showed that utilities ignited thousands of wildfires through energized equipment. …
EIA: Natural Gas Prices to Rise 37% by End of 2025
U.S. Utilities Face Sharp Increase in Natural Gas Costs A new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that natural gas prices for utilities will rise by 37% by the end of 2025, driven by surging wholesale market costs. While consumers are expected to feel the impact, the cost increase for end users …
Trying to understand why electric rates are rising
Oklahoma Electricity Rates Remain Affordable Despite National Increases While it might appear that electricity rates in Oklahoma are climbing due to recent utility rate hikes, a new New York Times report shows that Oklahoma continues to rank among the nation’s most affordable states for electricity. According to the Times’ analysis, Oklahoma’s cost of electricity rose …
Oklahoma Lawmakers Examine Living Wage Laws
Oklahoma House Committee Studies Living Wage Impact on State Employers A state House committee recently held an interim study exploring how living wage laws affect employers, job opportunities, and economic growth across Oklahoma. Lawmakers said the results could influence multiple industries, including the energy sector and public utilities, both central to the state’s economy. Rep. …
Coweta to be site of state’s next data center?
Annexation Raises Questions in Coweta In a move that has stirred conversation across the state, the City of Coweta City Council approved annexing 193 acres on October 6. The land sits between Highways 72 and 51B, near long-time residents in Wagoner County.Neighbors are asking one key question: Will the site become a new data center? …