What drives electric bills in Oklahoma
Residential electricity in Oklahoma averaged 13.6¢ per kWh in January–July 2026, up 7.8% from 12.6¢ in the same months a year earlier (the U.S. average went up 6.9%). In July 2026, the latest month available, it was 14.4¢. The typical home here used 1,079 kWh a month in 2024, 25% more than the U.S. average, so how much power you use matters as much as the price.
- Summer heat. Air conditioning dominates bills from June to September, when prices are also higher.
- Winter Storm Uri costs. The huge fuel costs from the February 2021 storm are being repaid over many years through a charge on OG&E and PSO bills.
- Fuel charges. Oklahoma relies heavily on natural gas, and fuel costs pass straight through to your bill.
Who supplies your power
OG&E serves central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO, part of AEP) serves Tulsa and the east. About 30 co-ops and many municipal utilities serve the rest.
Ways to pay less in Oklahoma
- OG&E’s SmartHours plan charges more on summer weekday afternoons and less the rest of the time. Pre-cooling the house before the peak can make it worthwhile.
- PSO and OG&E both offer rebates on heat pumps, insulation and smart thermostats, and free weatherization for income-eligible homes.
For example, a 1,500 W space heater running 8 hours a day costs about $50 a month at Oklahoma prices. Check what your appliances cost to run in Oklahoma.
Help paying your bill in Oklahoma
- LIHEAP: Oklahoma’s program, run by the Department of Human Services, has winter heating, summer cooling and crisis components.
- Utility programs: OG&E’s Project Care and PSO’s customer assistance programs help customers in need.
Statewide help is in addition to the federal programs, such as LIHEAP and weatherization, that the bill checker above lists. Call 211 to find the agency that handles them near you.
Is solar worth it in Oklahoma?
A typical 7 kW rooftop system in Oklahoma produces roughly 9,800 kWh a year, about 76% of what an average home here uses. At the state’s average price of 13.6¢, that power is worth about $1,331 a year. What you actually save depends on your roof, the price you pay for the system, the 30% federal tax credit rules in effect when you buy, and how your utility credits the power you send to the grid. Get at least three quotes before you decide.
How Oklahoma compares with nearby states
| State | Price per kWh | kWh a month | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 13.6¢ | 1,079 | $147 |
| Arkansas | 13.6¢ | 1,048 | $143 |
| Missouri | 14.0¢ | 1,001 | $140 |
| New Mexico | 15.1¢ | 654 | $99 |
| Kansas | 15.2¢ | 876 | $133 |
| Texas | 16.1¢ | 1,096 | $176 |
| Colorado | 16.7¢ | 674 | $113 |
| U.S. average | 18.2¢ | 863 | $157 |
Price: average residential price, January–July 2026, U.S. Energy Information Administration (Electric Power Monthly, tables 5.6.A and 5.6.B). Usage: average monthly consumption per home, 2024, EIA form EIA-861. Typical bill = typical usage × current average price. Solar output is a rough estimate for a south-facing roof.