A strong energy sector has made a stronger Oklahoma City
There are moments in a city’s life when years of investment suddenly come into focus. Oklahoma City is experiencing one of those moments now.
There are moments in a city’s life when years of investment suddenly come into focus. Oklahoma City is experiencing one of those moments now.
Oklahoma City-based Tobe Energy is preparing for its first large-scale commercial deployment later this year, marking a significant milestone as the company scales its hydrogen production technology from pilot development to commercial application.
A Canadian clean technology company has established its U.S. headquarters in Oklahoma City, reinforcing the region’s role as a hub for energy innovation as the industry continues to evolve.
A newly completed power generation facility near Tinker Air Force Base helps support long-term job growth by strengthening the installation’s ability to carry out mission-critical operations and future aerospace sustainment work.
Nearly 100 megawatts of new, fast-responding power generation capacity have been added near Tinker Air Force Base, strengthening grid reliability for the Oklahoma City region while supporting mission readiness at one of the metro’s largest economic drivers.
Oklahoma City ranks sixth in the nation for the share of adults under 30 who have a mortgage, according to a Visual Capitalist report based on LendingTree’s 2024 credit analysis. The data shows 5.7% of adults under 30 in OKC hold a mortgage, placing the city ahead of larger metros such as San Antonio, Hartford and Virginia Beach.
The key takeaway from the recent Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s Leadership Summit emphasizes the qualities necessary for thriving communities: thoughtfulness, flexibility and nimbleness.
The district was recently selected as a new member of the Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID). and, tTogether, they plan to highlight the district’s sustainable model of “21st century innovation, work and urban living” while developing best practices for programs and leadership.