Energy

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 130: Corporation Commission; directing Commission to conduct certain feasibility study subject to certain process; prescribing contents of study. Emergency.

Oklahoma's SB 130 requires the Corporation Commission to conduct a feasibility study on nuclear energy generation within 90 days, exempting the hiring process from standard state procurement rules. The study must evaluate economic, environmental, safety, and workforce impacts - including site selection near military bases, small modular reactor potential, and tax base effects - and include recommendations for federal funding. The Commission must complete the study within nine months and deliver findings to the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker. This bill directly affects the Corporation Commission and future energy planning in Oklahoma, without mandating nuclear development.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates feasibility study on nuclear energy, evaluating economic/environmental impacts and seeking federal funding to advance clean energy infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 2402: Revenue and taxation; Oklahoma Advanced Manufacturing Incentive Act of 2025; time period; eligibility requirements; collaboration.

HB 2402 would create tax breaks and grants to attract manufacturers of low-temperature waste heat electrification technology (recovering heat below 200°C) to Oklahoma. Companies investing $10 million+ with 50+ new jobs would get up to 30% corporate tax breaks for five years (renewable), while larger investments ($20 million+ with 100+ jobs) qualify for 50% breaks. The state would cap annual spending at $8 million, with unused funds rolling over, and prioritize grants for facilities in economic development zones or energy-sector projects. Manufacturers must meet specific technology standards, submit job/investment plans, and report annually on progress to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides corporate tax breaks (up to 50%) for qualifying manufacturers, advancing tax incentive policy as a fiscal tool.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax incentives for waste heat recovery technology, directly promoting energy efficiency and clean energy infrastructure development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes low-temperature waste heat electrification tech (energy efficiency), promoting cleaner manufacturing and reduced emissions through tax breaks for qualifying facilities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax breaks/grants for manufacturers of low-temp waste heat electrification technology, directly funding and promoting this specific tech sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 294: State fiscal affairs; the Oklahoma Quick Action Closing Fund; excluding certain industry from eligibility to receive funds. Effective date.

SB 294 amends Oklahoma's Oklahoma Quick Action Closing Fund to exclude electric vehicle manufacturing businesses (specifically those using NAICS code 336110) from eligibility for funding. This bill directly affects companies in the electric vehicle manufacturing industry, preventing them from receiving economic development funds intended for high-impact business projects. The change modifies existing eligibility rules under the fund's statutes without altering other provisions for qualifying industries or the fund's administration. The exclusion applies to all applications for the fund, including those seeking rebates under the Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program. The bill does not change the fund's purpose, which remains supporting job creation, capital investment, and economic development through targeted business incentives.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExcludes EV manufacturers from economic development fund, restricting government spending eligibility for specific industry95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExcludes EV manufacturing (NAICS 336110) from economic development funds, directly restricting renewable energy infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExcludes EV manufacturers (NAICS 336110) from economic development funds, hindering clean energy industry growth and contradicting environmental progress indicators.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyExcludes electric vehicle manufacturing (tech industry) from economic development funds, directly restricting financial support for a technology sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 1580: Revenue and taxation; income tax credit; eligible energy efficient residential properties; effective date.

HB 1580 creates an income tax credit for builders of newly constructed energy-efficient homes in Oklahoma. It provides a $2,000 credit for homes certified under the EPA's Energy Star Homes program or a $4,000 credit for homes certified under the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Homes program. Builders can claim these credits once per property in the tax year the home is completed, with unused credits allowed to carry over for up to four years or be transferred to new property owners. The credit applies to homes completed on or after January 1, 2026, and is claimed against Oklahoma income tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credits ($2k/$4k) for energy-efficient home builders, providing direct tax relief and incentivizing green construction through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for energy-efficient home construction (Energy Star/Zero Energy Ready), directly advancing residential energy efficiency and clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax credits for energy-efficient homes (Energy Star/Zero Energy Ready), directly promoting reduced energy consumption and lower emissions per environmental indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1451: Green energy setbacks; creating setback requirements for certain solar energy farms; modifying setback provisions for wind energy facilities; effective date.

HB 1451 establishes new distance requirements for utility-scale solar and wind energy facilities in Oklahoma. Solar farms must maintain at least 1.5 nautical miles from airports, public schools, and hospitals, and 3 nautical miles from property lines. Wind energy projects must follow these same distances but also require a Federal Aviation Administration "Determination of No Hazard" and resolution of military impact concerns before construction. Developers must submit compliance attestations to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, with disputes resolved in district courts. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes strict setbacks on solar/wind projects, increasing development barriers and potentially hindering renewable energy growth through location restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Wind

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signed · Oklahoma · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 1427: Tax credit; expanding forms of taxation for which a credit is allowed; clean-burning vehicle fuel; hydrogen fuel cells; effective date.

HB 1427 creates tax credits for Oklahoma taxpayers who invest in qualifying clean-burning motor vehicle fuel equipment. It directly affects vehicle owners and businesses that install or purchase equipment allowing vehicles to run on compressed natural gas, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas. The bill provides tiered credits: up to $5,500 for light vehicles (under 6,000 lbs), up to $100,000 for heavy trucks (over 26,500 lbs), and 45% of costs for commercial refueling stations. Credits are limited to new, certified equipment meeting safety standards and must be claimed against state income tax. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits for clean energy vehicle equipment, providing direct tax relief to incentivize investment in clean fuels per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for clean-burning fuel equipment adoption, directly incentivizing investment in alternative energy infrastructure for vehicles.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credits incentivize clean-burning fuels (CNG, hydrogen, LNG, LPG), reducing vehicle emissions. Directly promotes cleaner transportation as environmental protection measure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides tax credits for clean-burning vehicle fuel equipment, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and reducing emissions through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Oil & Gas Transportation Funding

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1093: Wind energy facilities; requiring wind energy facilities lease and distribute royalties equally to certain landowners; effective date.

HB 1093 requires wind energy facilities to pay equal royalties to all landowners whose properties lie within 1,800 feet of any operational wind turbine base, regardless of whether their land is directly used for turbine construction. Landowners with subdivided or transferred properties within this radius receive royalties proportionally based on how much of their land falls within the 1,800-foot zone. The law applies only to new wind energy facility construction or expansions completed after November 1, 2025. It does not affect existing leases or facilities built before that date.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates equal royalties for wind energy landowners, facilitating development and supporting renewable energy infrastructure expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind

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introduced · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2025

HCR 1001: Concurrent Resolution; proposed energy corridor; private property rights; commitment by Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma State Senate.

HCR 1001 is a non-binding legislative resolution opposing an 18-mile wide energy corridor proposed by private companies for transmission lines, wind turbines, and solar farms. It directly affects Oklahoma landowners who might face forced property seizure (condemnation) to accommodate these projects. The resolution commits the Oklahoma House and Senate to take all available legislative action to prevent such corridors and protect private property rights from being impaired by energy infrastructure. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create law but signals legislative opposition to projects requiring eminent domain.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExplicitly opposes renewable energy corridor development (wind/solar) to prevent property condemnation, blocking infrastructure deployment and protecting private rights over renewable projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 51: Income tax credit; providing credit for the purchase of an e-bike. Effective date.

SB 51 provides a $200 one-time income tax credit for Oklahoma taxpayers who purchase a qualifying e-bike for use on streets and roads. The credit applies to tax years starting in 2026 and is refundable if it exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability. It defines "e-bike" as a two- or three-wheeled electric vehicle capable of exceeding 15 mph (excluding standing electric scooters). The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, directly benefiting residents who buy eligible e-bikes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable $200 income tax credit for e-bike purchases, reducing tax liability for eligible taxpayers and aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes electric transportation, reducing fossil fuel dependence and supporting energy efficiency through e-bike tax credit85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean transportation via e-bike tax credit, reducing vehicle emissions and supporting climate goals through incentivized adoption of low-emission vehicles.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing e-bike purchases via tax credit, aligning with sustainable transport indicators in the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 28, 2025

HB 1422: Grand River Dam Authority; authorization of bonds; increasing maximum bond capacity; emergency.

HB 1422 increases the maximum bond capacity for Oklahoma's Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) from $1.41 billion to up to $3.6 billion, subject to Oklahoma Department of Commerce approval under specific economic development criteria. The bill authorizes GRDA to issue bonds to fund infrastructure projects like dams, hydroelectric power plants, transmission lines, and facility improvements. It updates outdated language to be gender-neutral and declares an emergency to expedite the process. This change directly affects GRDA's ability to finance major energy and water infrastructure projects across Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes $3.6B in bonds for GRDA to fund hydroelectric power plants, dams, and transmission infrastructure - direct investment in renewable energy infrastructure per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Hydroelectric