Data Center Consumer Protection Bill Advances in Oklahoma House Legislation designed to protect Oklahoma electricity consumers and ratepayers from the growing energy demands of large data centers and artificial intelligence facilities is moving forward in the state Legislature. A measure titled the “Data Center Customer Protection Act of 2026” recently cleared two House committees and …
Senate passes bill to give tax breaks to broadband service firms
A bill to lower ad valorem taxes for broadband service companies in the state was approved Thursday in the Oklahoma Senate, but not before one senator argued, “This is effectively socialism where government takes taxpayer money and redistributes it to industries that they have decided is favorable.” Tulsa Senator Dave Rader’s SB1122 would …
Commissioners stand by their denial of CWIP costs by OGE—OGE plans an appeal
With a split vote on Thursday, Oklahoma regulators stood by their original denial of allowing Oklahoma Gas and Electric to charge ratepayers for an energy expansion project while it is under construction. The utility offered immediate reaction in which it said it plans to appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. “OG&E is disappointed the Oklahoma …
Severe weather has PSO on standby
PSO Urges Storm Preparation as Severe Weather Forecast for Oklahoma Severe weather is in the Friday forecast for Oklahoma including hail and tornadoes. It has the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) recognizing Oklahoma Severe Weather Awareness Week by encouraging customers to take proactive steps to stay safe and prepared. PSO is also monitoring the …
U.S. electricity generation in 2025 hit a record, again
Data source: U.S. Department of Energy, Monthly Energy Review and Electricity Data Browser U.S. Electricity Generation Reaches Record in 2025 as Power Demand Climbs Demand for electricity in the United States continued to climb in 2025, pushing total U.S. power generation to a new record level, according to newly released federal data. Figures from the Monthly Energy Review, issued …
Chevron Warns Newsom Policies Threaten CA Refineries
Chevron Warns Newsom Climate Policies Could Threaten Refineries, Jobs and Fuel Prices Chevron is raising serious concerns about California climate regulations promoted by Gov. Gavin Newsom, warning the policies could damage the state’s economy, threaten refinery operations and increase fuel prices for consumers. The warning came in a letter from Chevron President Andy Walz to …
Gulfport Energy makes $17 million share buyback
Gulfport Energy Reports $17.2 Million Share Buyback Oklahoma City-based Gulfport Energy Corporation reported this week the buyback of more than 84,000 shares of its common stock as part of the company’s $1.5 billion common share repurchasing program. The deal totaled $17.2 million in value. Repurchase Agreement Filed With SEC It reported in a filing with …
Regulators to Consider 3-County Transmission Line Project
OCC to Consider $260 Million AEP Transmission Line Project A $260 million transmission line replacement project in southern Oklahoma will be the sole topic of a special meeting scheduled Monday by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC). The meeting will focus on a proposal involving AEP Oklahoma Transmission Company to rebuild a large portion of existing …
Continued fighting sends crude oil prices upward, but they’re not skyrocketing
The military attacks on Iran and its responses sent global oil prices to $84 a barrel at one point during Wednesday’s trading. US prices have climbed to about $75 a barrel. Brent crude finally finished the day at $81.67 a barrel while West Texas Intermediate, considered the U.S. benchmark, closed at $75.21 per barrel on …