OG&E Nearly Doubles Wind Power Capacity in Oklahoma

December 11, 2008

OGE Energy Corp. announced that its electric utility subsidiary, OG&E, is requesting proposals from wind power developers for construction of up to 300 megawatts (MW) of new wind energy capacity. OG&E said that it intends to add the new capacity to its power-generation portfolio by late 2010.
"We previously announced and have been working on plans to significantly increase OG&E's wind power production," said Pete Delaney, OGE Energy's chairman, president and CEO. "We believe wind generation benefits our customers and the state as we position ourselves for a secure energy future."

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