Not everyone gets a second chance—but High Plains Technology Center Wind Energy student Sam Bence did. His story shows how opportunity, hard work, and proper training can change everything. Read Sam’s full story below From High Plains Technology Center in Woodward, Oklahoma: https://www.hptc.edu/high-plains-highlights/windenergy “Not everyone gets a second chance. I did. I grew up inContinue reading “A Place That’s Changing Lives—Right Here in Oklahoma”
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Solar Project in Oklahoma to Create 300 Jobs, Generate $32 Million in Tax Revenue
From Fox25 A solar energy center in Minco is projected to bring in hundred of temporary jobs and generate enough power for thousands of homes. A field off of SH-152 in Minco will soon be the site of the Rumble Solar Energy Center, a partnership between NextEra Energy Resources and Sysco. “This is going toContinue reading “Solar Project in Oklahoma to Create 300 Jobs, Generate $32 Million in Tax Revenue”
Savion Expands U.S. Portfolio with New Oklahoma Solar Facility
From Savion and Solar Power World. Savion announced the start of commercial operation of Kiowa County Solar Project (KCSP) in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. The 100-MW solar facility is the company’s first project to be developed, constructed and owned by Savion in the state. Construction began in August 2023 and concluded in December 2024 on theContinue reading “Savion Expands U.S. Portfolio with New Oklahoma Solar Facility”
Hundreds of Oklahoma Landowners, Local Leaders, and Energy Workers Rally at Capitol to Defend Energy Opportunities
From Across the State, Oklahomans Gathered to Voice Support for Advanced Power Investments The Oklahoma State Capitol was the rallying point today for hundreds of landowners, local officials, school superintendents, energy workers, and many others convening to communicate with lawmakers on the value that advanced power investments bring to their communities. With a variety ofContinue reading “Hundreds of Oklahoma Landowners, Local Leaders, and Energy Workers Rally at Capitol to Defend Energy Opportunities”
LRE Announces Over 700 MWac of New Solar Projects in Oklahoma Supported by Long-Term Agreements with Google
Significant solar portfolio strengthens LRE’s leadership in renewable energy, supports the increasing demand for energy and furthers energy independence From Business Wire: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250115123798/en/LRE-Announces-Over-700-MWac-of-New-Solar-Projects-in-Oklahoma-Supported-by-Long-Term-Agreements-with-Google LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a leading American renewable energy company, today announced over 700-megawatt alternating current (MWac) of renewable energy projects in Oklahoma that are supported in part by long-term power purchaseContinue reading “LRE Announces Over 700 MWac of New Solar Projects in Oklahoma Supported by Long-Term Agreements with Google”
Governors of Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas Announce Hydrogen Partnership
Governors of Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas Announce Hydrogen Partnership
Google Powers Up with Iowa, Oklahoma, and South Dakota Wind Energy
by Hanna Hunt – AWEABlog Never one for small acts, Google recently announced that it will be buying a massive combined 536 megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity from four U.S. wind farms. Here are the details on Google’s latest deals: One 200 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with EDF Renewable Energy for theContinue reading “Google Powers Up with Iowa, Oklahoma, and South Dakota Wind Energy”
The Wind Coalition Names Mark Yates Oklahoma Director
The Wind Coalition, the leading advocacy organization representing the wind energy industry in Oklahoma and throughout America’s Wind Corridor, announced today the hiring of Mark Yates as Oklahoma Director. Yates will coordinate advocacy, education and community relations efforts across Oklahoma promoting the positive economic benefits that the wind industry is delivering to Oklahoma ratepayers andContinue reading “The Wind Coalition Names Mark Yates Oklahoma Director”
Anheuser-Busch and Enel Green Power Announce Renewable Energy Partnership
Release from Enel Green Power and Anheuser-Busch: Enel Green Power and Anheuser-Busch signed a power purchase agreement for the energy produced by a portion of the Thunder Ranch wind farm Thanks to the agreement with EGP, Anheuser-Busch will purchase as much renewable electricity as is used to brew more than 20 billion 12 oz. servingsContinue reading “Anheuser-Busch and Enel Green Power Announce Renewable Energy Partnership”
When Wind Turbines Move to Town – How Do Rural Communities Benefit?
By Anna Luke, American Wind Energy Association Originally published on Into the Wind It wasn’t always the case, but nowadays rural places are often among those in greatest need of new economic development. Sadly, the farm belt and Rust Belt have been losing jobs and investment for decades. It will take significant change to raiseContinue reading “When Wind Turbines Move to Town – How Do Rural Communities Benefit?”