Biggest-Ever U.S. Wind Farm Suffers Blow From Oklahoma Judge
- American Electric didn’t prove sufficient need, judge rules
- Company seeking preapproval for $4.5 billion wind project
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American Electric Power Co.’s proposal for the largest-ever U.S. wind-power project received a setback Monday.
The company failed to prove that customers should pay for the $4.5 billion Oklahoma project through power rates, Mary Candler, an administrative law judge in the state, said in a filing. Her non-binding recommendation will be considered by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which has final say on the project.