Association of Central Oklahoma Governments
ACOG is the leading voice for regional collaboration in Central Oklahoma. Comprised of local governments that include 40 cities and towns and 4 counties, ACOG’s mission is to advocate for regional cooperation and address common issues; solve mutual problems and promote efficient government services; and to strive to improve the quality of life in Central Oklahoma across five service areas: Transportation Planning Services (Metropolitan Planning Organization – MPO), 911 & Public Safety, Community & Economic Development, Air Quality, and Water Resources.
Contact: Eric Pollard, epollard@acogok.org
Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis
IPPRA conducts research and builds partnerships by integrating public policy scholarship with the physical and engineering sciences. We aim to increase human well-being, improve social choice infrastructure, and enhance resilience by addressing complex public policy problems and creating opportunities that span natural, technological, and social systems. Our research:
- Enables better public policy decision-making that serves the public interest, stakeholders, and decision makers.
- Provides data analysis on how individuals, groups, and decision-makers perceive and respond to an array of threats and opportunities.
- Focuses on the human element in complex systems with state-of-the-art theory, data collection and modeling of belief systems, social valuation, public choice, decision-making, human behavior, and public policy analysis methods.
IPPRA employs a diverse range of modeling and state of the art social science methods to achieve a common systems perspective, seeking to integrate the social, natural, and technological components of a problem area. Our applications range from local to international in scope. IPPRA conducts research across numerous problem areas, including: weather, climate and water; energy and environment; national security; education and society; and public health.
Contact: Nina Carlson, ninacarlson@ou.edu
Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (OEC)
At OEC, our purpose is to improve our members’ quality of life through the safe delivery of highly reliable, reasonably priced electric and broadband service, innovative energy programs and exceptional member service. As a not-for-profit, member-owned corporation, OEC is dedicated to providing members the best service at the most reasonable price. We strive to be a good corporate citizen and neighbor, as well as a recognized leader in the utility industry.
The future is renewable, and OREEP’s comprehensive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)-based lessons empower students and help prepare them to compete in a global economy that prioritizes responsibility, diversity, and environmental sustainability. OREEP’s mission is a dedication to face challenges with determination and hope, with a spirit of responsibility and resilience, to educate students across the state about the brighter future that can be found embracing, exploring and advancing the science of renewable energy. OREEP’s curriculum is conceived, designed and presented by science teachers, for science teachers, with right-sized materials and equipment provided for free so that all students can be given a hands-on, fun experience discovering the world of renewable energy science.
Contact: oreepforteachers@gmail.com
Tulsa Renewable Business Alliance
At the Tulsa Renewable Business Alliance leaders in the renewable energy sector come together promote public awareness and understanding of renewable energy; support the needs of member companies; provide a strong, unified voice on legislative, regulatory, and policy issues; and protect and enhance the integrity of the renewable energy industry in Tulsa. TRBA has a reciprocal membership with OREC, and we're thankful for their partnership!
Contact: energy@tulsarba.org
High Plains Technology Center
High Plains Technology Center is part of a network of 29 career technology centers across the state. Since 1982 High Plains has been training individuals for success in the workplace. A wide variety of course offerings make career education possible for students from all walks of life: Career Training, Professional and Personal Interest, Online Classes and Business Solutions.
The Sustainability Alliance
Our vision is a world that embraces and chooses sustainable practices every day. Our mission is to provide education, tools, and connections for collaborative action on environmental stewardship — supporting people, profit, planet. We are committed to the resiliency of our communities, success of our business members, and ensuring a healthy planet for generations to come.
Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy
The Alliance supports the self-determined efforts of Native American Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to transition toward clean energy systems as a means to mitigate climate change, diminish poverty, and create thriving economies while protecting Mother Earth for future generations.
The Value of OREC
OREC is the primary organization dedicated to advancing and educating about renewable energy in Oklahoma. Join us to learn more and get involved!