Oklahoma

OK

HB 4060 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act

Deferred
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

Legislative Status

Passed House Utilities Committee 8-0 (March 4, 2026). Now in Senate committees. Bipartisan support.

Sponsored by: Rep. Trey Caldwell

Legislation Progress

Passed Committee

50%

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Introduced
In Committee
Passed Committee
One Chamber
Both Chambers
Gov. Desk
Enacted

Passage Likelihood

55%

Passed House Utilities Committee 8-0 in 2026 — strong bipartisan signal. Republican trifecta and utility opposition remain hurdles for 2027.

Session Deadline

May 29, 2026

Legislative calendar cutoff

Expected Timeline

Senate committee assignment expected April 2026. Full passage possible by May 2026 if utilities don't block it.

Oklahoma Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate12.3¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
3¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$150/yr
Last UpdatedMarch 2026
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Key Provisions

Prohibits utilities from requiring interconnection agreements for certified plug-in solar devices. Allows self-installation without permits.

What This Means for You

What You Can Do

If passed: self-install certified plug-in solar systems without OG&E or PSO approval.

Current Limitations

Law not yet enacted. Oklahoma utilities currently require interconnection agreements.

Official Bill Reference

Passed House Committee 8-0 · In Senate (March 2026)
View Full Bill Text — HB 4060

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Oklahoma State Overview

Key data on solar potential, demographics, utilities, and incentives.

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours5.48 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt20°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)1,244 kWh/yr
Best MonthsJune, August, July, April, May

No specific notes found.

Major Utilities
Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO)
~550,000 residential customers
Net metering
Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E)
~915,000 electric customers
Net metering
Edmond Electric
~40,000 residential customers
Net metering
Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (OEC)
~60,000 electric customers
Net metering

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 Income
$66,000
Median Home Value
$195,000

33% of Oklahoma households are renter-occupied — approximately 525,000 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

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.

News Coverage

Media coverage of plug-in solar developments in Oklahoma.

Balcony solar is taking state legislatures by storm

Canary MediaFebruary 2026