Public Service Company of Oklahoma

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News ClipKOSU·OK

Stitt signs bill to prevent higher utility costs from data centers into law

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed House Bill 2992, also known as the Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, into law. This legislation aims to prevent higher utility costs for average Oklahomans due to energy-intensive data centers by requiring separate rate structures for large-scale customers. It also mandates that data center developers notify state and local authorities of their plans.

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Google

5/15/2026

News ClipOklahoma Energy Today·Oologah, Rogers County, OK

Public Service Company of Oklahoma faces new court hearing over Oologah power plant zoning denial

Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) faces a legal challenge after local authorities denied its rezoning request for a natural gas generator and battery storage project at its Oologah plant. The utility has filed two lawsuits against Rogers County Commissioners and the Board of Adjustment, with a court hearing scheduled for May 19. The project aims to convert a coal unit and add new turbines and battery storage to meet growing electricity demands.

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5/5/2026

News ClipOklahoma Energy Today·OK

Ratepayer protection bill to Senate

The Data Center Customer Protection Act of 2026, aimed at preventing ratepayers from bearing the electricity costs for new data centers, has passed the Oklahoma Senate Energy Committee unanimously and is moving to a full Senate vote. Proposed by Rep. Brad Boles and championed by Sen. Grant Green, the bill requires large data centers to pay for associated infrastructure costs. This legislation addresses concerns about the strain on the state's power grid from increased demand.

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4/19/2026