Energy

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 4060: Corporation Commission; creating the Plug-In Solar Power Amendments Act; defining terms; effective date.

HB 4060, titled the Plug-In Solar Power Amendments Act, would establish a new program allowing residential and commercial solar power systems to connect to Oklahoma's electrical grid under specific rules. The Corporation Commission would create regulations for how solar energy producers (like homeowners and businesses) connect their systems and receive compensation for excess energy sent back to the grid. The bill also defines key terms to clarify the program and sets an effective date for implementation. This legislation directly affects solar system owners and utility companies regulated by the Corporation Commission.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes solar grid connection program with compensation rules, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and infrastructure integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Solar

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2126: Energy; requiring the Corporation Commission to promulgate rules. Effective date.

SB 2126 requires Oklahoma's Corporation Commission to create rules for net metering of commercial-scale solar and other distributed energy systems exceeding 300 kilowatts. This directly affects businesses and large solar installations that generate excess electricity and seek credit for feeding it back into the grid. The bill mandates the Commission develop specific regulations by November 1, 2026, to govern how these larger systems connect to and are compensated by the electrical grid. The rules will be codified under Oklahoma Statutes Title 17, Section 156.1.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates rules for commercial-scale solar net metering, enabling grid compensation for renewable energy generation and advancing distributed solar infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 1579: Ad valorem tax; requiring certain notice of valuation increase to include taxpayer bill of rights; prescribing language to be included. Effective date.

SB 1579 expands Oklahoma's income tax credit for investments in clean-burning motor vehicle fuel infrastructure. It directly affects businesses and individuals installing or purchasing equipment for compressed natural gas (CNG), hydrogen fuel cells, liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or electric vehicle charging systems. The bill provides tiered credits based on vehicle weight (up to $100,000 for heavy trucks), 45% of infrastructure costs for fueling stations, and $2,500 for residential CNG systems. Unused credits may be carried forward for up to five years to offset future tax liability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands income tax credits for clean energy infrastructure investments, providing tax relief to businesses and individuals, directly advancing tax policy incentives for fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands tax credits for clean-burning fuel infrastructure (CNG, hydrogen, EV charging), directly funding clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for clean fuel infrastructure (CNG, hydrogen, EV charging), directly promoting lower-emission transportation and reducing pollution per bill's focus on clean-burning motor vehicle fuels.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands tax credits for clean fuel infrastructure (CNG, EV charging), directly promoting sustainable transportation and vehicle infrastructure investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Procurement Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Oil & Gas Electric Vehicles

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1514: Wind energy; modifying provisions of the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act. Effective date.

SB 1514 amends Oklahoma's Wind Energy Development Act to clarify definitions and strengthen decommissioning requirements for wind energy facilities. It shortens the abandonment period from 24 months to 180 days (without power generation) and mandates removal of equipment upon abandonment or end of a facility's useful life. The bill also adds requirements for financial security, permit applications, public notice, and restoration of land after decommissioning, directly affecting wind energy facility owners and operators. These changes aim to ensure responsible end-of-life management of wind projects while maintaining clarity in regulatory processes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStrengthens wind energy decommissioning standards, ensuring responsible end-of-life management for renewable infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStrengthens decommissioning requirements for wind facilities, mandating equipment removal and land restoration to prevent environmental harm, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure sustainability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3095: Property; Rural Landowners Protection Act; definitions; real property; shares; voting; election procedures; setback provisions; effective date.

HB 3095, the Rural Landowners Protection Act, requires landowner approval for certain large-scale projects like wind energy facilities, data centers, battery storage, and carbon capture operations. It directly affects landowners within a 5-mile radius of these projects, granting each parcel one voting share. Projects need approval from at least two-thirds of all affected landowners through a county-administered election, with a 30-day window for voting after application. Failed projects cannot be resubmitted for landowner approval for three years. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRequires landowner approval for wind energy and battery storage projects, creating significant barriers to renewable energy development.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRequires landowner approval for data centers (a tech infrastructure project), imposing development restrictions that limit tech facility expansion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Wind

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1439: Oil and gas; prohibiting covered civil liability actions. Effective date.

SB 1439 blocks lawsuits against fossil fuel companies (including producers, sellers, and trade associations) that claim climate change or greenhouse gas emissions caused harm when their products functioned as designed. The bill prohibits any civil action seeking relief related to climate change, alleged climate effects, or emissions - covering common claims like fraud or failure to warn - but excludes cases involving violations of environmental or worker protection laws. It applies to all fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, etc.) and requires courts to dismiss ongoing climate-related lawsuits immediately upon the bill's effective date. This law creates a new legal barrier for climate change litigation while preserving access to courts for environmental law enforcement.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks climate-related lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, shielding industry from emissions liability claims, opposing accountability measures in energy policy.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks lawsuits against fossil fuel companies for climate change claims, weakening legal accountability for emissions and prioritizing industry over environmental protection efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas Climate Change

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3173: Energy; creating the Well Repurposing Act; defining terms; Corporation Commission; Department of Environmental Quality; effective date.

HB 3173, the Well Repurposing Act, allows Oklahoma's Corporation Commission to authorize converting existing oil and gas wells into facilities for energy storage or geothermal energy development. It defines key terms like "geothermal resources" (excluding oil/hydrocarbons) and requires the Commission to set fees and financial requirements for these repurposed wells. The bill states that wells actively used for energy storage are not considered abandoned, but must be sealed if operations stop for 12+ months. This directly affects oil/gas well operators seeking to repurpose infrastructure under Commission approval.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes geothermal renewable energy development by repurposing oil/gas wells, excludes fossil fuels, defines terms to enable clean energy infrastructure90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes geothermal energy development (clean renewable source) by repurposing oil/gas wells, excluding hydrocarbons, aligning with environmental conservation goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Oil & Gas

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1917: Solar energy devices; stating permissible locations for installation. Emergency.

SB 1917 bans the installation of solar energy devices (like panels) on agricultural land in Oklahoma, directly affecting farmers and ranchers who use land primarily for farming or ranching. The bill restricts solar installations to single-family homes and commercial/industrial properties only, prohibiting them on any land classified as agricultural by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. It defines "agricultural land" as property used for farming or ranching under state agriculture department oversight. The law takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration, with no exceptions for existing installations on farmland after the effective date.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBans solar installations on agricultural land, restricting renewable energy development per bill's explicit prohibition on agricultural properties.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBans solar installations on agricultural land, restricting renewable energy deployment and hindering clean energy adoption in a key land-use category.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Natural Disasters

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2972: Wind and solar energy; authorizing board of county commissioners of each county to adopt certain ordinances; effective date.

HB 2972 would allow Oklahoma county commissioners to create local rules for commercial wind and solar projects in unincorporated areas (outside city limits). County ordinances could set requirements for setbacks from homes, facility height and spacing, and noise or visual impact mitigation. Voters could also propose similar rules through petitions requiring signatures from 10% of registered county voters. These local rules must comply with state and federal law but can be stricter than state minimum standards.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables local regulations for wind/solar projects, allowing stricter community-friendly standards that facilitate renewable energy development without restricting it.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllows counties to impose stricter local regulations for wind/solar projects, promoting clean energy adoption while addressing environmental concerns like noise and visual impact.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 1933: Water; prohibiting certain uses and actions in certain location. Effective date.

SB 1933 prohibits nonlocal municipalities and counties from diverting water in specific river segments (Kiamichi River from Highway 3 bridge to Arkansas line, and Glover River from Little River confluence east/west branches) for commercial, agricultural, or power generation purposes. It bans building dams, impoundments, or diversion structures in these areas and restricts local farming/ranching activities there. The bill defines "nonlocal" as entities outside 10 miles of a river's main channel and exempts pre-existing water uses and structures. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits dams/diversions for power generation, directly restricting hydroelectric energy development, a renewable source.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits water diversions, dams, and restricted activities to protect specific river ecosystems, directly conserving natural resources and preventing pollution/habitat disruption.95% confidence

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