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Published: July 13, 2008
Wind energy surge good news for state
By Scott Greene
Oklahomans are feeling the impact of high oil and gas prices, but the future of wind power promises to improve Oklahoma 's energy outlook.

Nearly a decade ago, researchers at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University set out to harness one of Oklahoma's most abundant natural resources — wind power. This foresight led to the creation of the Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative in 2000. Today, university...

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