After the current ice storms left thousands without power, state Representatives Randy Terrill and Bill Nations believe Oklahomans may be open to using renewable sources of energy that can assist in a crisis and help moderate demands on more traditional power sources.
House Bill 1387, by Terrill and Nations, offers consumers tax credits for installing solar energy equipment and small wind turbines.
“This gives homeowners, farmers and businesses a helping hand by providing an alternative to high gas bills, plus it cuts down on air pollution by promoting clean air energy,” said Terrill, R-Moore. “This bill is an answer to Oklahomans who pay extremely high bills and ensures lower gas bills in the future – plus it provides some protection against winter storm power outages.”