Utilities and Infrastructure

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (576+ words) As Oklahoma's punishing summer heat bore down on a giant nest of cliff swallows perched on an interstate overpass, hundreds of baby swallows began jumping out of their nests and onto the road. Only 41 of the tiny birds could be…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (568+ words) Summer electricity costs are hitting Oklahoma households hard, and officials say the reasons go well beyond the attention on artificial intelligence and data centers. Oklahoma Watch's reporting revealed the increase was tied to several overlapping pressures, including utility rate hikes,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (304+ words) Quarterhill secured a $5.25 million contract from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to deploy an intelligent transportation system at a commercial vehicle facility along Interstate 35, according to a press release. "Quarterhill has been a trusted technology partner, and this project will…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (989+ words) Oklahomans are reporting sticker shock at the mailbox when opening their electric bills this summer. While artificial intelligence and the data centers needed to support them have become major subjects of public discourse, state lawmakers and regulators say they are…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (975+ words) Oklahoma passed a law last year allowing energy-hungry facilities to build their own power. But as data center announcements sprout up across Oklahoma, most include plans to work with local utilities. Last month, Gov. Kevin Stitt and some Oklahoma electric…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1027+ words) Oklahoma passed a law last year allowing energy-hungry facilities to build their own power. But as data center announcements sprout up across Oklahoma, most include plans to work with local utilities. Last month, Gov. Kevin Stitt and some Oklahoma electric…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (200+ words) "Our experience [with Kinetic] has been much better than with our previous provider. Kinetic has great customer service and internet connectivity,” said Cody Saunders, a Kinetic customer in Broken Arrow. To date, more than 76,000 locations across the Sooner State have…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (93+ words) Oklahoma ranked 39th in CNBC's 2026 business list, struggling with education and workforce quality issues. Could leaders look at other states for improvements? CNBC ranks Oklahoma in the bottom quarter of states for business Oklahoma ranks near the bottom for business in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (536+ words) Earlier this year, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission released a study examining whether commercial nuclear power is feasible in Oklahoma. A Senate Bill ordered the study passed and signed into law by the Governor in 2025. State officials have not said where…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (358+ words) Triple-digit temperatures across Oklahoma are pushing air conditioners into overdrive, driving up electricity demand and putting added pressure on the power grid. For Tulsa resident Jailah Martin, the heat has been especially difficult after her air conditioner broke down following…...