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Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment Jeff Starling Resigns

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Jeff Starling, Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment, submitted a letter to Governor Kevin Stitt announcing his resignation, effective October 3, 2026. Governor Stitt appointed Chris Schinnerer to replace Starling for the remainder of the term. Starling noted that his department had successfully modernized regulation and permitting, reducing tasks that previously took up to 40 hours to less than 20 minutes.

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The transition represents a shift in state energy leadership in Oklahoma. Governor Stitt praised Chris Schinnerer for his support of the oil and gas industry and his assistance in securing a U.S. Department of Energy grant for Nuclear Energy Lifecycle Campuses.

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  • OklahomaSpeculative

    State energy policy direction in Oklahoma might shift due to the leadership turnover.

  • Department of EnergySpeculative

    The management of federal Department of Energy grants and projects might be affected by the change in state energy leadership.

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