Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, has been elected chair of The Energy Council, an international nonpartisan organization focused on energy policy.

He was elected chair during the Council's annual meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, last week. Archer, who served as vice chair of the Council's Executive Committee last year, joined the Executive Committee last February and has been a member of the Council since 2022.

"I am honored to have been named chair of the Energy Council by my colleagues," Archer said. "This organization plays an important role in bringing policymakers together to address the opportunities and challenges facing the energy industry. I am committed to continuing conversations to support a strong, stable energy future as Oklahoma powers our country and world." 

Archer is the chair of the Oklahoma House Energy Committee and is a member of the House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee. He has represented House District 55 in western Oklahoma since 2022 and previously served as mayor of Elk City.