Energy (Renewable Energy)

failed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 2155: Corporation Commission; creating the Renewable Energy Facility Act; emergency.

This bill amends Oklahoma's Renewable Energy Facility Act to clarify which infrastructure projects are covered under the legislation. The key change excludes transmission and distribution lines that serve renewable energy facilities from the bill's scope, narrowing the definition of eligible projects. This amendment directly affects utility companies and developers by specifying that only the renewable energy generation facilities themselves are included, not the power lines connecting them to the grid. The change aims to provide clearer boundaries for what types of infrastructure fall under the act's regulations and incentives.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill narrows Renewable Energy Facility Act scope by excluding transmission lines, limiting renewable energy infrastructure development and potentially hindering clean energy expansion.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3723: Green energy projects; requiring vote of board of county commissioners before certain projects can proceed; emergency.

HB 3723 requires county commissioners in every Oklahoma county where a wind or solar project is planned to vote on approval before the project can move forward with state permitting. Developers must submit detailed plans - including engineering specs, environmental assessments, construction schedules, and decommissioning plans - at least 60 days before the vote. The county commission must hold a public vote with 15 days of notice, and landowners within the project boundary and within five miles must be notified. If residents disagree with the commission's decision, they can initiate a referendum by collecting signatures from 10% of the county's registered voters, which would be decided at the next general election.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRequires county commissioner approval for wind/solar projects, adding local bureaucratic barriers that could delay or block renewable energy development.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires environmental assessments for wind/solar projects before county approval, aligning with clean energy promotion and environmental review standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1854: Eminent domain; prohibiting use of eminent domain for certain facilities. Effective date.

SB 1854 prohibits Oklahoma utility companies from using eminent domain (government power to take private property) to acquire land for renewable energy facilities, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, battery storage, and hydrogen gas projects. It specifically bans eminent domain for these facilities on private property while allowing it for traditional power infrastructure. The bill also requires a Certificate of Authority from the Corporation Commission for high-voltage transmission lines over 300 kilovolts, though existing electric suppliers are exempt from this requirement for routine upgrades. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits eminent domain for renewable energy facilities (wind, solar, etc.), restricting development while allowing traditional infrastructure, directly limiting clean energy expansion.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits eminent domain for renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydro), hindering clean energy development and environmental protection efforts while allowing traditional infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy Transmission

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1452: Revenue and taxation; Green Energy Subsidy Recapture Tax Act; definitions; purpose; tax levy; exemptions; reporting procedures; remittance; apportionment of revenues; effective date.

HB 1452 imposes a state tax on owners of wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric facilities in Oklahoma, equal to the federal production tax credit amount they could have claimed. The tax applies regardless of whether the facility owner actually used the federal credit. Government-owned facilities are exempt from this tax, while private owners must report and pay the tax monthly to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. All revenue collected flows into the state's General Revenue Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes state tax on private renewable facilities equal to federal credits, directing revenue to General Revenue Fund - increasing state tax revenue and fiscal management.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyTaxing private renewable facilities at federal credit value removes financial incentive, directly opposing renewable energy growth by recapturing subsidies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill recaptures federal green energy subsidies via state tax, removing financial incentive for renewables, weakening clean energy adoption.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Tax Credits Hydroelectric Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1300: Corporation Commission; requiring implementation of certain standards. Effective date.

SB 1300 requires Oklahoma's Corporation Commission to prioritize energy sources that are affordable, reliable, and secure within the state. It mandates that energy providers prioritize U.S.-sourced fuel (excluding nuclear), ban critical materials from "foreign adversary nations" (as defined by federal designations), and prioritize infrastructure built in Oklahoma or the U.S. The bill also requires a sufficient supply of "green energy" (defined to include nuclear and natural gas meeting EPA standards) that is dispatchable - meaning available on demand - to meet all customer needs without interruptions. This directly affects energy providers and grid operators subject to the Commission's oversight.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill defines 'green energy' to include natural gas (fossil fuel), diluting renewable focus and favoring fossil fuels over true renewables.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Renewable Energy

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1450: Renewable energy facilities; placing a moratorium on construction or expansion of certain wind and solar energy facilities in this state; emergency.

HB 1450 places an indefinite moratorium on constructing or expanding new wind and utility-scale solar energy facilities in Oklahoma, affecting all new projects and expansions by state agencies and political subdivisions. The bill exempts facilities already permitted, approved by regional transmission organizations, and operational before the bill's passage, as well as existing operational facilities. It declares an emergency to take immediate effect upon passage, halting all new renewable energy infrastructure development while allowing current projects to continue. The measure directly impacts developers planning new wind or solar projects but does not alter existing operational facilities.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyMoratorium blocks new wind/solar construction, restricting renewable energy development per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMoratorium on new wind/solar facilities restricts renewable energy expansion, opposing climate action and environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 994: Eminent domain; prohibiting use of eminent domain for certain energy projects and facilities. Emergency.

SB 994 prohibits the use of eminent domain (government power to seize private property) for siting or building specific renewable energy infrastructure on private land. It directly affects private property owners by preventing energy companies from using eminent domain to acquire land for wind turbines, solar facilities, battery storage, hydrogen gas facilities, or carbon capture projects. The bill amends Oklahoma law to explicitly exclude these energy projects from the eminent domain rights previously available to utilities. This change would require energy developers to negotiate land purchases directly with property owners instead of using government seizure authority. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits eminent domain for renewable energy projects, blocking land acquisition for wind, solar, and clean energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks land acquisition for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, carbon capture), hindering environmental protection efforts by restricting infrastructure development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy Solar

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 2752: Eminent domain; electricity; facilities; private property; certificates; Corporation Commission; effective date.

HB 2752 modifies Oklahoma's eminent domain rules for electricity providers, prohibiting the use of eminent domain for renewable energy facilities (like wind, solar, battery storage, or hydrogen projects) on private property. It requires electricity companies seeking eminent domain for high-voltage transmission lines (>300 kV) to first obtain a Certificate of Authority from the Corporation Commission. The bill directly affects electricity providers, private landowners, and renewable energy developers by restricting eminent domain access for renewables and adding a regulatory step for major infrastructure. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits eminent domain for renewable energy facilities (wind/solar/storage/hydrogen), blocking development. Requires additional approval for transmission lines, hindering renewable projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy Transmission

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 460: Natural gas; modifying natural gas energy standard. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 460 establishes natural gas as the preferred fuel source for new fossil fuel electricity generation facilities in Oklahoma, requiring all new plants built after July 1, 2025, to use natural gas unless a generator can demonstrate to regulators that another fossil fuel better serves consumers. The bill amends Oklahoma law to create a "natural gas energy standard" that supplements renewable energy goals, specifically targeting new construction and added capacity at existing fossil fuel plants. This policy directly affects electricity generators planning new facilities or expansions, shifting the default fuel choice from other fossil fuels to natural gas. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and was enacted as an emergency measure.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyMandates natural gas as preferred fuel for new fossil plants, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewables and weakening clean energy standards.92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates natural gas as preferred fuel for new fossil plants, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewables and weakening transition to cleaner energy, contradicting environmental protection goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Renewable Energy

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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