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The following news clips highlight Oklahoma involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.

September 15, 2008

Oklahoma Commission Approves Transmission Line

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has authorized the construction of a transmission line that will be vital for exporting wind power from a state that is ranked eighth in the nation for potential wind capacity. More

February 27, 2008

Western Governors to Speed Development of Alternative Fuels

A resolution adopted by the Western Governors' Association commits to the development of a regional framework for a performance-based greenhouse gas standard for transportation fuels and the development of an analytic methodology for evaluating the lifecycle impacts of fuels. More

April 29, 2006

Centennial Wind Farm Wins Oklahoma Regulatory Approval

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has approved a request from Oklahoma Gas & Electric to build a 120-MW wind farm in northwestern Oklahoma. More

June 5, 2005

Oklahoma Approves Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Residential Construction

Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry signed legislation on June 5 providing an income tax credit up to $4,000 for construction of new homes that meet ambitious energy efficiency standards. More

June 15, 2005

New Tax Credit Sparks First Biodiesel Plant in Oklahoma

A newly signed law in Oklahoma creates tax credits for the producing biodiesel, and as a result, the state's first biodiesel plant is already under construction. Iowa is also gaining a large biodiesel plant, and the U.S. biodiesel industry expects its production capacity to double over the next year. More

March 1, 2004

Oklahoma Wind Farm Spurs Renewable Purchase Agreement

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October 3, 2003

Oklahoma Regulators Approve Green Power Program

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August 3, 2003

Oklahoma Opens First Ethanol Fueling Station

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