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Oklahoma is among the top 10 states in the nation for wind energy production potential. Find out more about Oklahoma wind energy with this handy resource.
Denise Bode, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association and former Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner.
Wind industry fights to defend its position as clean energy alternative
Study, column downplaying wind energy's environmental benefits angers Denise Bode
Deere sells wind energy business for $900M
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Deere & Co. will sell its wind energy business to a subsidiary of Exelon for $900 million, the company said Tuesday, potentially signaling an active merger and acquisition period ahead for the power industry.
Pickens oil plan gains ground
Billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens said it took more than money for him to begin exerting some influence with lawmakers for his plan to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil.
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Oklahoma State University moves forward with wind power project
A deal between OSU and Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. that would place a new 60-megawatt wind farm near Blackwell received approval from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission in late February. OSU officials hope to see the project come on line later this year. Read More
A deal between OSU and Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. that would place a new 60-megawatt wind farm near Blackwell received approval from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission in late February. OSU officials hope to see the project come on line later this year. Read More
Nitrogen plant, wind turbine are affected by Woodward tornado
CF Industries' nitrogen fertilizer plant lost power and at least one wind turbine sustained damage during Sunday's deadly tornado in Woodward. Read More
CF Industries' nitrogen fertilizer plant lost power and at least one wind turbine sustained damage during Sunday's deadly tornado in Woodward. Read More
Planned electricity transmission line could boost wind generation in Oklahoma
A high-voltage transmission line planned from Oklahoma's Panhandle to Tennessee could begin construction by 2014 if it meets several regulatory hurdles. Read More
A high-voltage transmission line planned from Oklahoma's Panhandle to Tennessee could begin construction by 2014 if it meets several regulatory hurdles. Read More
Investors buy into wind sector in Oklahoma
Several deals for stakes in wind farms under construction in central and northern Oklahoma were announced Monday. Companies are rushing to finish projects before an end-of-year deadline for a federal tax credit for wind-power generation. Read More
Several deals for stakes in wind farms under construction in central and northern Oklahoma were announced Monday. Companies are rushing to finish projects before an end-of-year deadline for a federal tax credit for wind-power generation. Read More
Wind energy development faces sharp drop without federal tax credit
A tax credit for wind is set to expire at the end of the year, leading to industry fears of another boom-and-bust cycle of wind energy development. Read More
A tax credit for wind is set to expire at the end of the year, leading to industry fears of another boom-and-bust cycle of wind energy development. Read More
Wind turbine technology program at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City sees massive growth
As the wind energy industry has grown, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City's wind turbine technology program has grown along with it. In the early days, the program had to cancel class sections because of lack of interest. Today, the program is adding extra sections to keep up with demand. Read More
As the wind energy industry has grown, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City's wind turbine technology program has grown along with it. In the early days, the program had to cancel class sections because of lack of interest. Today, the program is adding extra sections to keep up with demand. Read More
Industry seeks energy independence
Increased domestic oil and natural gas drilling, reduced energy consumption and the promise of alternative fuels have reversed decades-old trends and have caused domestic energy production to increase and oil imports from outside of North America to drop. Read More
Increased domestic oil and natural gas drilling, reduced energy consumption and the promise of alternative fuels have reversed decades-old trends and have caused domestic energy production to increase and oil imports from outside of North America to drop. Read More
The road to energy independence
President Barack Obama and billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens have two different plans for how North America can gain energy independence. Read More
President Barack Obama and billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens have two different plans for how North America can gain energy independence. Read More
Wind power developer Chermac Energy paying to help preserve lesser prairie chicken's Oklahoma habitat
Chermac Energy has agreed to pay $2.5 million to help the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation preserve and acquire habitat for the lesser prairie chicken. The Edmond company is planning to build an electric transmission line in northwest Oklahoma. Read More
Chermac Energy has agreed to pay $2.5 million to help the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation preserve and acquire habitat for the lesser prairie chicken. The Edmond company is planning to build an electric transmission line in northwest Oklahoma. Read More
Siemens celebrates new Oklahoma parts warehouse
Siemens has opened a wind service center in Woodward to distribute parts and tools for its turbines throughout the Midwest. Read More
Siemens has opened a wind service center in Woodward to distribute parts and tools for its turbines throughout the Midwest. Read More
