RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SOUTHWEST POWER POOL

2022 Okla. Sess. Law Serv. Hs. Res. 1062 (WEST)

2022 Okla. Sess. Law Serv. Hs. Res. 1062 (WEST)
OKLAHOMA 2022 SESSION LAW SERVICE
Fifty-Eighth Legislature, 2022 Second Regular Session
H.Res.No. 1062
RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SOUTHWEST POWER POOL
A Resolution recognizing the dedication and the importance of the Southwest Power Pool.
WHEREAS, Oklahoma has a history of being an energy-producing state, providing ample energy not just for Oklahoma, but for the surrounding regions as well; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Power Pool has been supplying energy to the surrounding regions for over fifty (50) years and over those years the advancement of technology has allowed them to increase their capabilities; and
WHEREAS, Oklahoma offers a vast array of energy options and throughout our history we have proved to be major provider of energy, starting with the oil boom around the 1850s and most recently including a network of wind farms and other renewable energy options; and
WHEREAS, in 2020 Oklahoma produced three times as much energy as it consumed and became the fourth-largest producer for both crude oil and marketed natural gas among the states; and
WHEREAS, due to Oklahoma's continual investment into wind energy, it was able to provide forty-six and two-tenths percent (46.2%) of our state's energy in 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Power Pool, which serves not only Oklahoma, but parts of 13 other states, set a national record on March 29, 2022, by sourcing ninety and two-tenths percent (90.2%) from renewable sources; and
WHEREAS, Oklahoma stands as the nation's model for an “All of the Above” approach and continues to lead the country as the preeminent “Energy State”; and
WHEREAS, Oklahoma's energy security and independence is one to be imitated as we continually improve our processes allowing us to meet the needs of not only our state, but the whole country; and
WHEREAS, with consumable energy prices skyrocketing, it's important to recognize those alternative energy sources our great state has invested in and advanced, including wind energy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 58TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives hereby recognizes the Southwest Power Pool, its importance to the area, and the community members and their dedication to renewable, clean energy.
Adopted by the House of Representatives the 11th day of May, 2022.
Filed with the Secretary of State May 12, 2022.
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