Residential Rate Report

Oklahoma Residential Electricity Rates

Oklahoma operates a regulated electric utility market overseen by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC). Primary investor-owned utilities Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO/AEP) serve residential load alongside rural electric cooperatives. Rates are supported by abundant wind energy generation and natural gas plants.

Residential Electricity Rate
13.31 ¢/kWh
Verified database rate for April 2026
U.S. National Comparison
29.3% below the U.S. national average
National Average: 18.83 ¢/kWh
Market Framework
Regulated Utility Market
Traditional regulated utility service territories.

Estimated Monthly Household Energy Charges

Estimated monthly energy charges for standard home electricity usage baselines in Oklahoma calculated at 13.31 ¢/kWh:

Oklahoma residential monthly electricity cost estimates by consumption level
Monthly Usage (kWh)Household Profile BaselineEstimated Energy Charge ($/mo)
500 kWh500 kWh / month (Apartment / Small Home)$66.55 / mo
800 kWh800 kWh / month (Medium Home / Efficient Usage)$106.48 / mo
1,000 kWh1,000 kWh / month (Standard U.S. Household Baseline)$133.10 / mo
1,500 kWh1,500 kWh / month (Large Home / All-Electric / High AC)$199.65 / mo

* Estimated energy charge only. Excludes utility fixed monthly customer fees, local distribution charges, time-of-use peak demand rates, fuel surcharges, and state taxes.

24-Month Historical Rate Trend (Oklahoma)

Official U.S. EIA residential electricity price history for Oklahoma over recent reporting periods:

Oklahoma monthly residential electricity rate history (cents per kWh)
Reporting MonthAverage Rate (¢/kWh)Month-over-Month Change
April 202613.31 ¢/kWh -0.25 ¢
March 202613.56 ¢/kWh +0.67 ¢
February 202612.89 ¢/kWh +0.27 ¢
January 202612.62 ¢/kWh +0.37 ¢
December 202512.25 ¢/kWh -1.09 ¢
November 202513.34 ¢/kWh -1.08 ¢
October 202514.42 ¢/kWh -0.37 ¢
September 202514.79 ¢/kWh +0.48 ¢
August 202514.31 ¢/kWh +0.79 ¢
July 202513.52 ¢/kWh -0.11 ¢
June 202513.63 ¢/kWh +0.69 ¢
May 202512.94 ¢/kWh -0.37 ¢
April 202513.31 ¢/kWh +0.94 ¢
March 202512.37 ¢/kWh +0.77 ¢
February 202511.60 ¢/kWh +0.57 ¢
January 202511.03 ¢/kWh -0.64 ¢
December 202411.67 ¢/kWh -1.20 ¢
November 202412.87 ¢/kWh -1.00 ¢
October 202413.87 ¢/kWh +0.06 ¢
September 202413.81 ¢/kWh +1.07 ¢
August 202412.74 ¢/kWh -0.02 ¢
July 202412.76 ¢/kWh +0.58 ¢
June 202412.18 ¢/kWh +0.69 ¢
May 202411.49 ¢/kWh -0.74 ¢

Key Electricity Cost Drivers in Oklahoma

Primary market structure, generation mix, and environmental factors shaping electricity costs across Oklahoma:

1. Wind Energy Generation Leadership

Oklahoma produces a major portion of its total electricity from wind turbines, ranking among top U.S. states for wind power.

2. Natural Gas Marginal Pricing

Natural gas power plants balance wind variability and set marginal prices in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) regional grid.

3. Extreme Weather & Storm Restoration

Tornadoes and severe ice storms require periodic utility infrastructure restoration cost recovery approved by state regulators.

Why Your Individual Electric Bill May Differ

Statewide average rates compiled by the U.S. EIA reflect overall residential revenue divided by total sales. Your actual monthly electricity bill in Oklahoma will vary based on:

  • Fixed Monthly Customer Charges: Basic meter account service fees assessed regardless of kWh consumption.
  • Delivery & Distribution Tariffs: Regulated transmission charges set by state utility commissions.
  • Time-of-Use (TOU) Pricing: Higher peak-period demand rates during hot afternoon or winter evening hours.
  • Local Taxes & Clean Energy Riders: Municipal taxes and clean energy fund surcharges.

Calculate Your Exact Oklahoma Home Electricity Bill

Statewide average rates provide a baseline, but your actual electric bill depends on your utility tariff structure, seasonal AC usage, and household appliances. Use Energy Bill Lab tools to analyze your bill or calculate appliance operating costs.

Official Data Sources & Editorial Citations