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The Oil & Gas Conservation Division, a part of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission operates a field operations department that offers investigation, mediation and educational services to protect and preserve the natural resources of the State of Oklahoma. It also operates a pollution abatement department for the protection of water and soil resources by regulating various waste management and remediation practices for the domestic oil and gas industry. In addition, the division collects, verifies, maintains and disseminates information on state's natural resources. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission regulates oil and gas drilling, as well as utilities and telephone companies. It has a staff of more than 550 individuals.

The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) is Oklahoma's largest public power electric utility, operating primarily on revenues from electric and water sales rather than taxes. Established in April 1935, GRDA manages over 70,000 surface acres of premier lake waters along the Grand and Illinois Rivers, focusing on hydroelectric generation, flood control, and environmental stewardship. With a mission centered on delivering affordable and reliable electricity while promoting efficiency and economic development, GRDA emphasizes the importance of its employees as vital contributors to its success. The agency is governed by a seven-member board comprising representatives from various customer classes and is an active member of several industry organizations. Generated from the website

The Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority was created by legislation in 1985. Its mission is to provide reliable, low cost energy and services to municipal entities to enable each municipality to be competitive, while maximizing the benefits to stakeholders. Since 2001, the authority s motto has been Owned by the people we serve. In 2005, the OMPA supplied wholesale power and distribution system support to 35 municipal electric systems in Oklahoma and partial requirements to four cities in Kansas. The authority uses a variety of generation methods, including coal, hydroelectric and wind. Since September 2003, OMPA has offered wind-generated electricity to its member cities for sale to their residential and commercial customers. Through the use of Oklahoma Gas & Electric s transmission system and a long-term contract with Florida Power and Light Energy, OMPA owns, purchases and transmits wind electricity output from 34 General Electric 1.5- megawatt turbines from the Oklahoma Wind Energy Center located northeast of Woodward, Okla.