Oklahoma Wind Energy Facilities

To implement provisions of the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act, 17 O.S. §§ 160.11 et seq, the Public Utility Division (PUD) has established rules, OAC 165:35-45, and procedures for an entity that builds, constructs, owns, operates, controls, manages or maintains a wind energy facility within the State of Oklahoma.

On or before March 1 of each year, each wind energy facility owner or operator shall submit information required by PUD. 

• Wind Energy Facility Annual Report
• Attestation of Insurance

Pursuant to OAC 165:35-45-3

Wind Energy Contact Information Form

• Notice to the Corporation Commission  _{^{[17 O.S. § 160.21 A; OAC 165:35-45-4(a)]}}
• Notice to County Commissioners ^{[17 O.S. § 160.21 A; OAC 165:35-45-4(e)]}
• Mission Compatibility Letters ^{_{[17 O.S. § 160.20 &  § 160.21 A & B; OAC 165:35-45-4(a)]}}
• Publication: Notice of Intent to Build and Public Meeting ^{_{[17 O.S. § 160.21 C & E; OAC 165:35-45-4(f) & (g)]}}
• Notice of Commencement of Construction ^{_{[17 O.S. § 160.21 F; OAC 165:35-45-4(m)]}}

The U.S. Wind Turbine Database (USWTDB) can be viewed here:  U.S. Wind Turbine Database (USWTDB) Viewer | U.S. Geological Survey

Contact Consumer Services:

405-521-2311 or Toll Free (in Oklahoma) 800-522-8154

Email for Complaints or Inquiries:  CS@occ.ok.gov