Plug-In Solar in Oklahoma — Status: deferred
Bill: HB 4060 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act
Sponsor: Rep. Trey Caldwell
Legislative Status: Passed House Utilities Committee 8-0 (March 4, 2026). Now in Senate committees. Bipartisan support.
Current Status: Passed House Committee 8-0 · In Senate (March 2026)
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 12.3¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $159/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 3¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5.2 |
| Retail Choice | none |
Key Provisions
Prohibits utilities from requiring interconnection agreements for certified plug-in solar devices. Allows self-installation without permits.
What You Can Do
If passed: self-install certified plug-in solar systems without OG&E or PSO approval.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
Law not yet enacted. Oklahoma utilities currently require interconnection agreements.
Available Rebates & Incentives
No state solar rebate or tax credit currently available in Oklahoma. Net metering available through OG&E and PSO for traditional grid-tied systems. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Incentive Program Links
- DSIRE — Oklahoma Solar Incentives — Full list of Oklahoma state and utility solar incentive programs.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| Population | 4,053,824 |
| Total Households | 1,583,000 |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,058,000 |
| Renter-Occupied | 525,000 |
| Single-Family Homes | 1,100,000 |
| Apartment Units (5+) | 170,000 |
| Median Household Income | $66,000 |
| Median Home Value | $195,000 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5.48 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 20° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 1244 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | June, August, July, April, May |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) | ~550,000 residential customers | Yes |
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) | ~915,000 electric customers | Yes |
| Edmond Electric | ~40,000 residential customers | Yes |
| Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (OEC) | ~60,000 electric customers | Yes |
News Coverage
- Balcony solar is taking state legislatures by storm — Canary Media (February 2026)