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This bill requires industrial facilities in Oklahoma that consume significant amounts of energy to submit an efficiency plan to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce every two years. Specifically, industries using more than 75 kilowatt-hours per square foot annually or 70,000 British thermal units per square foot annually must create a plan that outlines two key components: first, strategies and investments in technology aimed at maximizing energy efficiency, and second, methods for producing alternative energy that can offset up to 50% of their annual energy consumption. The bill mandates that these efficiency plans be published on a publicly accessible website, promoting transparency in industrial energy usage. The legislation will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving industries time to prepare and develop their efficiency strategies. By requiring large energy consumers to proactively address their energy use, the bill aims to encourage more sustainable and efficient industrial practices in the state.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb619&Session=2600