Oklahoma House votes to roll back tax credit for wind energy
Source: By The Associated Press • Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017
The Oklahoma House has approved legislation to roll back a state tax credit for the wind energy industry.
The House passed the bill Thursday by a vote of 74-24 and sent it to the Senate for consideration.
The bill modifies the tax credit for electricity generated by zero-emission facilities like wind turbines. It says facilities must be in operation by July 1 in order to qualify for the credit, instead of the current deadline of Jan. 1, 2021.
Gov. Mary Fallin proposed eliminating the wind tax credit to increase revenue amid a projected $868 million budget shortfall next year. The tax credit will cost $40 million this year and will average $60 million a year over the next 15 years.