Oklahoma wind blow as Senate votes to end state incentive

The Senate in Oklahoma voted overwhelmingly on Monday to roll back the remaining state tax incentive for wind energy, handing the US industry a high-profile political and economic setback in its fastest-growing market.

In a 40-3 vote, the Senate approved House Bill 2298, which advances expiration of the tax credit for electricity production by three and one-half years to 1 July for “zero-emission” facilities of 1MW or greater.