Marlow State Rep. Brad Boles says he is moving to protect Oklahoma utility customers from paying higher power bills tied to the explosive growth of data centers across the state. Boles, a Republican who is also running for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, announced he has filed legislation designed to stop utilities from passing the electricity …
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OGE creates new division for “more personalized service”
OG&E Appoints John Laws as Chief Commercial Officer Utility creates new Commercial Division to support growth and customers Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) announced the creation of a new Commercial Division and the appointment of John Laws as Chief Commercial Officer, a move the utility says will help deliver more personalized service, innovative energy solutions, …
OGE named 2025 Oklahoma Top Workplace
Employee feedback drives Top Workplace recognition Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) has been named a 2025 Oklahoma Top Workplace through The Oklahoman’s annual employee survey program, a distinction based entirely on confidential employee feedback. The recognition reflects OG&E’s workplace culture, leadership, and organizational health, as measured through employee responses rather than management submissions or external …
SPP Wins FERC Approval for Priority Review Process
SPP Wins FERC Approval for Priority Review Process Allowing 20% Generator Expansion The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) secured a major regulatory win last week as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a new priority review process that allows utility operators to temporarily expand generating capacity by up to 20%. The change could directly impact utilities …
Don’t expect much change in your winter heating bills
EIA Winter Fuels Outlook Highlights Steady Costs The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its 2025 Winter Fuels Outlook, predicting that heating costs across the nation—including Oklahoma—will vary based on fuel type. The report shows that most natural gas users will see similar bills to last winter, while electric heating households may pay slightly more. …
Private equity sees profits in power utilities
Investment Firms See Profit in Data Center Energy Demand With data centers rising across the U.S., private investment firms are cashing in on the electricity boom. These firms view the race to power America’s artificial intelligence buildout as a gold mine. Billions of dollars are flowing into utilities, transmission projects, and power infrastructure. The Associated …
Oklahoma electricity rates face upward pressure
Electricity Rates in Oklahoma and Across the U.S. Electricity rates are climbing nationwide, and Oklahoma residents are not immune. While Oklahomans currently enjoy some of the lowest average rates in the U.S., bills are expected to keep rising. A recent Inside Climate News study revealed that by the end of 2025, U.S. utility bills …
OG&E says it’s offering more energy-saving steps
OG&E Adds New Energy-Saving Tools for Customer September 18, 2025 Even as utility electricity rates are on the rise, Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) is rolling out new energy-saving tools designed to help customers better manage their usage and bills. New OG&E Energy Insights Tools OG&E’s upgraded Energy Insights platform uses smart meter data …
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