In approving the plan, commissioners characterized the Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) program as an important catalyst for the development of western Oklahoma’s abundant wind energy potential.
OG&E submitted a request to the Commission in May 2008, detailing its commitment to quadruple its wind energy capacity in the state to at least 770MW. An important first step is the 115-mile, 345kV transmission line between Woodward and Oklahoma City.
The commission’s approval included the cost to build the transmission line between Woodward and Oklahoma City; a rider to allow recovery of costs for the line beginning at the time it goes into service; and a tariff that will allow more OG&E customers to choose up to 100% renewable energy.
Pete Delaney, chairman, president and CEO of OG&E, said: A high-capacity transmission line from Woodward to Oklahoma City is an important step in unlocking the full potential wind energy in western Oklahoma. The approval of our plan by the commission is a significant development in providing the benefit of wind energy to our state.
