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 2124: Public utility; authorizing fish hatcheries to generate electricity behind the meter for on-site use. Effective date.

SB 2124 (2026) allows fish hatcheries operated by Oklahoma's Department of Wildlife Conservation to generate electricity on-site for their own use without being classified as public utilities under Oklahoma law. The bill exempts these hatcheries from public utility regulations (defined in Title 17, Section 151) if they meet specific requirements outlined in that section. This change directly affects state-run hatcheries seeking to offset their energy costs through self-generated power. The policy simplifies regulatory compliance for hatcheries using on-site renewable energy, effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables fish hatcheries to generate on-site electricity without utility regulations, removing barriers to self-generated energy use and offsetting costs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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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 · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 919: Commissioners of the Land Office; clarifying terms of agricultural and commercial leases; requiring value of real property leased by public entities to be accounted for in certain investment cap. Effective date.

SB 919 clarifies lease terms for Oklahoma's Land Office trust lands, defining "commercial leases" to include renewable energy projects and restricting agricultural leases to certain entities. It amends ownership rules to limit corporations, trusts, and LLCs from leasing agricultural land unless they meet strict criteria (e.g., 65% income from farming/minerals, member/owner restrictions). The bill also updates investment rules for public funds, removing exemptions for real property investments and requiring that the value of real property leased by public entities be excluded from the 5% investment cap. These changes directly affect land leaseholders, agricultural businesses, and the Land Office's management of public funds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly defines 'commercial leases' to include renewable energy projects, enabling their development on trust lands while clarifying lease terms for such projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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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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failed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 2157: Renewable energy; stating legislative intent; creating the Oklahoma Agrivoltaics Act; emergency.

HB 2157 creates the Oklahoma Agrivoltaics Advisory Committee to coordinate renewable energy development with agriculture. The 17-member committee includes representatives from farming, ranching, tribal governments, renewable energy, and state agencies, tasked with advising on policies that support both industries. It requires the Corporation Commission to submit a 2026 report identifying existing tools, policy options, and research needs for siting renewable projects without harming farming, ranching, or forestry. A new revolving fund will support these efforts, with monies from public or private sources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates Oklahoma Agrivoltaics Advisory Committee to coordinate renewable energy development with agriculture, promoting integrated renewable energy infrastructure and policy support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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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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