How Oklahoma Gas & Electric compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Oklahoma Gas & Electric, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 9.09 | 15,583 | -2.69 | -$291 |
| City of Edmond | 11.22 | 39,532 | -0.56 | -$60 |
| Rural Electric Coop, Inc | 11.35 | 9,047 | -0.43 | -$46 |
| Red River Valley Rrl Elec Assn | 11.38 | 15,852 | -0.40 | -$43 |
| Central Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc | 11.56 | 19,650 | -0.22 | -$24 |
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co (this page) | 11.78 | 710,123 | — | — |
| Cotton Electric Coop, Inc | 11.86 | 19,696 | +0.08 | +$8 |
| Cimarron Electric Coop | 11.87 | 15,258 | +0.09 | +$10 |
| Canadian Valley Elec Coop, Inc | 11.90 | 24,605 | +0.12 | +$13 |
| City of Ponca City | 11.93 | 13,790 | +0.14 | +$16 |
| Verdigris Valley Elec Coop Inc | 11.93 | 35,102 | +0.15 | +$16 |
| East Central Oklahoma Elec Coop Inc | 11.99 | 33,358 | +0.21 | +$23 |
25 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Oklahoma Gas & Electric. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Oklahoma Gas & Electric customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Oklahoma Gas & Electric customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Oklahoma Gas & Electric premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atoka | Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 9.09 | +$291 |
| Bryan | Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 9.09 | +$291 |
| Choctaw | Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 9.09 | +$291 |
| Coal | Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 9.09 | +$291 |
| Johnston | Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 9.09 | +$291 |
| Alfalfa | Alfalfa Electric Coop, Inc | 10.20 | +$170 |
| Garfield | Alfalfa Electric Coop, Inc | 10.20 | +$170 |
| Grant | Alfalfa Electric Coop, Inc | 10.20 | +$170 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 58 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 10.81 | 11.78 | +9.0% |
| Residential customers | 701,619 | 710,123 | +1.2% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Oklahoma electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Oklahoma Gas & Electric bill
Oklahoma is a regulated retail market — Oklahoma Gas & Electric customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: oklahoma.gov/occ.html.
Counties served (OK, EIA-861 2024)
Adair · Alfalfa · Atoka · Beaver · Beckham · Blaine · Bryan · Caddo · Canadian · Carter · Cherokee · Choctaw · Cleveland · Coal · Creek · Custer · Dewey · Ellis · Garfield · Garvin · Grady · Grant · Harper · Haskell · Hughes · Jefferson · Johnston · Kay · Kingfisher · Le Flore · Lincoln · Logan · Love · Major · Marshall · McClain · McIntosh · Murray · Muskogee · Noble · Okfuskee · Oklahoma · Okmulgee · Osage · Pawnee · Payne · Pittsburg · Pontotoc · Pottawatomie · Roger Mills · Seminole · Sequoyah · Stephens · Tulsa · Wagoner · Washita · Woods · Woodward
Head-to-head comparisons
- Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co vs Public Service Co of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co vs Oklahoma Electric Coop Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co more expensive than other Oklahoma utilities?
- Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co customers paid an average 11.78 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% below the Oklahoma volume-weighted average of 12.22 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Oklahoma has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (oklahoma.gov/occ.html).
- How many customers does Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co have?
- 710,123 residential customers in Oklahoma in 2024 across 58 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.