In short: Oklahoma City homes on OG&E paid about 11.8 cents per kWh in 2024 and lost about 286 minutes of power each, with about 1.7 interruptions (EIA). FEMA rates hail, ice storms and tornadoes “very high” in Oklahoma County. Solar exports earn only avoided cost on OG&E, and nothing at all on Edmond Electric, so size carefully.
This page covers Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon and Mustang. Statewide rules on net billing, licensing and incentives are in our Oklahoma energy guide.
Oklahoma City at a glance
- OG&E (Oklahoma City, Mustang and much of the metro): about 11.8¢ per kWh for homes, averaged over 2024; 286 minutes without power per customer with major storms, 98 without them (EIA-861, 2024; OG&E reports on a non-IEEE basis). Oklahoma’s average was 271 minutes.
- Edmond Electric (city-owned, Edmond): about 11.2¢; 107 minutes with major events, 82 without.
- Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (OEC; parts of Norman and Moore): about 12.3¢; 89 minutes, 71 without.
- Other co-ops on the edges: Cimarron Electric, about 11.9¢ and 80 minutes; Canadian Valley Electric, about 11.9¢ but 591 minutes with major events (182 without), the longest in this metro (EIA-861, 2024).
- Sun: about 4.7 kWh per square meter a day (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2020), or roughly 1,380 kWh a year per kW of panels by our estimate.
- Top hazards: Oklahoma County is “very high” for hail, ice storms and tornadoes, and “relatively high” for cold waves, heat waves, lightning, river flooding and winter weather. Cleveland County (Norman, Moore) is “very high” for ice storms (FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025).
- Public charging: 264 ports at 77 locations in Oklahoma City, 78 in Edmond, 62 in Norman, 25 in Yukon and 12 in Moore (AFDC data, October 3, 2026).
Prices above are 2024 averages across all months. For the current statewide price, see the state guide.
Your utility and what it means
- OG&E: its Net Energy Billing Option covers systems up to 300 kW that produce no more than 125% of your peak load. Solar you use at home offsets what you buy; if you export more than you use in a month, the excess is credited or paid in the next bill at OG&E’s on- or off-peak avoided energy cost, well below retail. You need preliminary approval of an Interconnection Application before installing (apply through OG&E’s PowerClerk portal; review takes about 30 business days), a bi-directional meter at no extra charge, a second meter base for production, and a lockable outdoor disconnect within 10 feet of the production meter. See the OG&E renewables FAQ.
- OG&E rebates and EV rates: OG&E’s rebate page says its Oklahoma rebates are closed and will return in 2027. For EV owners it offers SmartHours plans, including SmartHours Overnight; OG&E says SmartHours customers pay nearly half price overnight and all weekend. See OG&E electric vehicles.
- Edmond Electric: home solar is limited to 10 kW unless the director approves more, and under its wholesale power contract Edmond can accept solar totaling only 1% of its peak load, first come, first served. Its residential distributed generation rate has a $30 monthly customer charge and gives no credit for excess generation sent back to the grid. Edmond also warns that door-to-door sellers falsely claim to be partnered with it; it endorses no solar company. See Edmond solar generation.
- OEC: net metering for systems up to 300 kW. Within a month, solar offsets your use at essentially the retail rate; any monthly excess is credited at the co-op’s avoided energy cost. OEC requires IEEE 1547 certified equipment, an Oklahoma-licensed electrician and a lockable disconnect it can reach. See OEC net metering.
- Canadian Valley and Cimarron: ask your co-op about its interconnection rules before you buy.
Backup power in Oklahoma City
The metro has two outage patterns. Spring brings sudden tornado, wind and hail damage, and Oklahoma County carries the state’s top rating for all three. Winter brings ice storms, when lines and trees fail across whole neighborhoods and repairs can take days in freezing weather. On OG&E the gap between 286 minutes with major storms and 98 without shows how much of the year’s outage time comes from a few big events. Homes on Canadian Valley lines averaged nearly ten hours in 2024.
For ice storms, plan for heat first: a gas furnace needs only a little power for its fan and controls, so a portable power station or a home battery can run it for hours. For several days, a generator on a transfer switch, or a standby unit on natural gas, keeps going as long as the fuel does. Compare all three in backup power options, and size with the generator sizing tool or the battery backup calculator. OG&E says a portable generator used only in emergencies and not connected in parallel needs no interconnection application, but it must be isolated from the grid.
Safety: the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says to run a generator outdoors only, at least 20 feet from the house, with exhaust pointed away from windows, doors and vents, and never in a garage. Install battery-backed carbon monoxide alarms. A licensed electrician should install the transfer switch or interlock; see generator installation.
Solar in Oklahoma City
At about 1,380 kWh a year per kW, each kW of panels would offset about $163 a year at OG&E’s 2024 average price, about $155 on Edmond Electric and about $169 on OEC, if every kilowatt-hour replaces power you would buy. A 6 kW system on OG&E would save roughly $980 a year on that basis (estimates). Exports earn far less, so match the system to your daytime use.
OG&E counted 8,975 net-metered home solar systems in Oklahoma in 2024, OEC 832 and Edmond 74 (EIA-861). Edmond’s own checklist says a structural engineer should confirm the roof can carry the panels and Oklahoma wind lift, and that the roof should have at least 10 years of life left. Check your roof in the solar potential tool, test quotes in the solar savings calculator, and read solar installation and net metering and net billing.
Batteries in Oklahoma City
Because exports earn little or nothing here, a battery can store midday solar for the evening instead of sending it to the grid, which matters most in Edmond. Its bigger job is backup through storm outages. In a multi-day ice storm a battery alone runs out unless it is large or paired with solar or a generator. OG&E requires an interconnection application for any equipment that can send power to its grid, so ask about a grid-tied battery before you buy. See home battery installation and home battery cost.
EV charging in Oklahoma City
With 264 public ports in Oklahoma City alone, plus 78 in Edmond and 62 in Norman (AFDC data, October 3, 2026), the metro is well covered. At home, about 30 kWh per 100 miles at OG&E’s 2024 average of 11.8¢ is roughly $3.53 per 100 miles, about $425 for 12,000 miles a year, and less on an off-peak SmartHours plan (estimates). A Level 2 charger needs a 240-volt circuit, usually with an electrical permit. Use the EV charging cost calculator and read EV charger installation.
Drive on another fuel? See every alternative fuel station in Oklahoma City: hydrogen, propane, natural gas, E85 ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel.
Permits and inspections
- Oklahoma City: the Development Center handles all permitting, review and inspection for solar. Its solar submittal checklist says a licensed electrical contractor must apply, with electrical drawings stamped by an Oklahoma-licensed electrical engineer, a roof layout and roof access paths. Apply online at okc.gov/access; questions to 405-297-2525.
- Edmond: the Department of Building & Safety takes the distributed generation permit application, the interconnection agreement and the electrical permit; Edmond Electric issues a certificate of completion before the system may run.
- Norman: Development Services publishes a solar electrical submittal checklist, which also asks for battery and transfer switch data sheets when batteries are included.
- Moore, Yukon, Mustang and unincorporated areas: ask your city or county. Subdivisions with an HOA usually need written approval too.
Cities we cover
- Oklahoma City
- Edmond
- Norman
- Moore
- Yukon
- Mustang
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Oklahoma City energy FAQ
Does Edmond Electric pay for solar I export?
No. Edmond’s residential distributed generation rate says no credit is given for excess generation sent back to the grid, and home systems are limited to 10 kW. Solar there only saves what you use as it is produced, so a smaller system, or solar with a battery, fits better.
How does OG&E credit extra solar power?
Solar you use offsets your bill. If you export more than you use in a month, OG&E credits or pays the excess in the next bill at its on- or off-peak avoided energy cost, which is far below the retail price. You need an approved interconnection application before installing.
What is the biggest outage risk in Oklahoma City?
Two seasons matter. FEMA rates hail, ice storms and tornadoes “very high” for Oklahoma County. Spring storms cause sudden outages; ice storms can leave homes cold for days. Plan for running the furnace fan and fridge, and use a generator only outdoors.
Do I need a permit for solar in Oklahoma City?
Yes. The city’s Development Center permits, reviews and inspects every solar system. A licensed electrical contractor must apply, with engineer-stamped electrical drawings and a roof plan. OG&E must also approve the interconnection before you switch on.
Sources
Utilities, prices, outages and net-metered homes: U.S. Energy Information Administration, EIA-861 data for 2024. OG&E renewables FAQ, rebates and electric vehicle pages; Edmond Electric solar generation page, “Is Solar Right for You?” and residential distributed generation rate sheet; OEC net metering pages; City of Oklahoma City solar page and checklist; City of Norman solar checklist; all read October 3, 2026. Sun: NASA POWER, 2001 to 2020. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025. Charging: Alternative Fuels Data Center, October 3, 2026. Generator safety: CPSC.