OKLAHOMA CITY – An environmental organization is criticizing an Oklahoma utility’s request to increase rates after spending more than $600 million on equipment designed to reduce emissions. The Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company is updating coal-fired units at the Sooner Power Plant and the Muskogee Power Plant to comply with federal regulations. The utility is now seeking a nearly $78 million annual rate increase to “recover its investment.” OG&E says the typical residential customer would see a $7.60 monthly increase. […]
