The
bill
allows
electricity
generators
to
utilize
energy
efficiency
in
order
to
meet
the
goal.
To
maximize
development
of
Oklahoma’s
cleaner
burning
natural
gas,
the
bill
also
sets
a
natural
gas
energy
standard,
declaring
it
to
be
the
preferred
fuel
for
electricity
generation.
The
state
is
partly
dependant
on
coal
for
power.
“This
legislation
advances
our
nation’s
energy
security,
improves
the
environment
and
enhances
Oklahoma’s
economic
development
potential,”
Henry
says.
“It
signals
to
renewable
and
clean
energy
manufacturers
that
Oklahoma
is
a
leader
in
renewable
energy
and
supportive
of
efforts
to
expand…
