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State energy pathway · Oklahoma

Start with the energy systems shaping Oklahoma.

Oklahoma blends a long tradition of oil and gas production with wind generation that has made it the #3 wind-generating state in the country. That contrast gives Oklahoma students a state-level example of how a traditional energy economy and a renewable buildout operate side by side.

Energy data is from the EIA State Energy Data System, EIA State Electricity Profiles, NCSL State Energy Legislation Database, and state economic development offices.

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Why Energy Matters in Oklahoma

Oil and Gas Legacy

Oklahoma ranks #6 nationally in both natural gas and crude oil production, and oil and gas extraction accounts for 6.39% of state GDP. Cushing, Oklahoma is the WTI benchmark pricing point — the location that sets the reference price for most US crude oil contracts — and holds 14% of US commercial crude oil storage. Students who understand that infrastructure can see why Oklahoma's energy decisions affect prices and jobs well beyond the state's borders.

Wind Growth in Parallel

Oklahoma ranks #3 nationally in wind generation, with wind supplying 41% of in-state electricity in 2024. That output runs alongside natural gas, which supplied 50% of in-state electricity the same year, including electricity used by oil production and heavy industry. Students who compare those systems learn how Oklahoma manages two large and structurally different generation sources on the same grid.

Latimer Energy Academy helps students in Oklahoma test how legacy and renewable generation interact in one grid so the state's energy balance becomes something they can evaluate with data.

Energy data is from the EIA State Energy Data System, EIA State Electricity Profiles, NCSL State Energy Legislation Database, and state economic development offices.

Start here for Oklahoma

The Microgrid: Optimization & Resilience

Oklahoma ranks #3 nationally in wind generation while natural gas supplies 50% of in-state electricity, making grid tradeoffs and resource balance the most locally relevant design challenge.

Mission spotlight

Tradeoff Tuning

Students compare system configurations under the same demand conditions, mirroring Oklahoma's real challenge of balancing legacy generation with a strong and growing wind resource.

Included in LEA curriculum

Pilot proof

Students enjoy the work because it feels real.

In January 2026, 39 fourth-grade students in Indianapolis completed every lesson from start to finish — coding real pocket computers (microcontrollers), collecting live energy readings, and presenting findings to an audience.

4.6/5

Student enjoyment

72% of students gave it a 5-star rating

100%

Reported learning something new

Every student who took the survey said they learned something new

39

Students completed the entire course

Every student finished all five lessons, coded a pocket computer (microcontroller), and presented findings

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Book the support that fits Oklahoma.

Whether you want to get LEA into the hands of students this semester, plan for a pilot next year, or just learn more about the state-specific approach, you can book a session with our team to get the support you need.

School or district consultation

Review the state-specific entry point, pilot scope, and what implementation would look like for your classrooms.

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Founder-led instruction session

Bring Dr. Naeem Turner-Bandele in to teach a project and show what high-quality facilitation looks like with students.

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Family or community guidance

Get help choosing the right starting point for home learning, after-school use, or a community organization rollout.

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Utility or business partnership call

Discuss local workforce relevance, territory fit, and how we can collaborate to support energy education in your community.

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Find your path

Choose your next step based on how you want to use LEA in Oklahoma.

Select your path below to see the approach designed for how you will use LEA in Oklahoma — whether you run a classroom, lead a school, or support a student at home.

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Schools

Curriculum and professional development for your district

Teachers

Lesson plans and resources for your classroom

Parents

Learn alongside your child with guided family activities

Community

Hands-on energy programs for clubs and community groups

Utilities

STEM outreach and workforce pipeline programs

Businesses

Partner with Latimer Energy Academy to build the energy and technology workforce