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Panhandle Wind Farm to Consist of 800 Turbines
That $4.5 billion dollar wind farm announced this week by the American Electric Power Co. would turn out to be the largest in the U.S……one with 800 turbines. PSO and its sister company, Southwestern Electric Power Co. are building the Wind Catcher Energy Connection near Guymon in the Panhandle. Electricity would be provided not only …
OKC Obtains Solar Energy Growth Recognition
Oklahoma City has been recognized nationally for its efforts to promote solar energy. The city has been awarded a bronze designation by SolSmart, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Sunshot Initiative. The honor was for the city’s efforts in making it easier for people to choose solar energy options. “Solar energy is …
Oil and Gas Contribute to Oklahoma’s Economic Growth in Early 2017
Figures released Wednesday from the federal government show Oklahoma’s economy continued with its growth in the first quarter of the year, beating the national trend. And much of it is credited to the state’s resurgence in oil and gas activity. The real gross domestic product, GDP increased by 1.9% in Oklahoma while the national …
Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy Announces Candidacy for Lt. Governor
After 9 years as an Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner, Dana Murphy has announced her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. The Republican already has more than $600,000 in her campaign fund and said it is no secret that Oklahoma is at a crossroads. “Our state’s next set of leaders must be able to navigate solutions that spur our …
Talks Underway on Disposal of Uranium-Contaminated Sludge at Gore
Lawsuits brought by the State of Oklahoma and the Cherokee Nation over a closed uranium plant near Gore have been on hold for nearly two months. Sequoyah County District Court Judge Jeff Payton issued an order in May staying the restraining orders against Sequoyah Fuels. The state and the tribe sought to stop the company …
Protesters Admit to Vandalizing North Dakota Pipeline
The two women who claimed recently to vandalizing the Dakota Access pipeline during last year’s protests in North Dakota weren’t strangers to law enforcement and the courts. Jessica Reznicek and Ruby Montoya of Des Moines, Iowa had civil disobedience arrest records. They were arrested this week for damaging a sign outside the Iowa Utilities board office …
Arkansas Wants More Time in Regional Haze Rule Fight
With a regional haze plan on hold for more than a decade in Arkansas, the EPA and the state are asking a federal appeals court for more time in reaching a deal over a pollution-reduction plan for coal-fired power plants. But environmental groups are opposing the request. The request of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court …
Business Survival Grows in Oklahoma According to New Study
A new study of Oklahoma businesses indicates more are surviving longer than firms in the past and most Oklahomans are working for companies that are 10 years of age or older. Entitled Business Establishment Survival in Oklahoma, the report was done by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. It found that the older establishments, those more …
Database Created for Contaminants in Drinking Water
For those who want to learn what kind of contaminants are in their drinking water, a new Tap Water Database has been created and launched this week by the Environmental Working Group based in Washington, D.C. The database is described as the most complete source on the quality of U.S. drinking water, including cities throughout …
Transportation and Other Study Group Leaders Named in Legislature
The leadership of Interim Policy Working Groups created by Oklahoma House Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols have been named including those who will study transportation needs in the state. The co-leaders of each group will begin developing conservative policy proposals to reduce government waste and increase efficiencies in spending, enhancing personal freedom and growing economic …