Oklahoma leads U.S. in electricity shutoffs per capita amid weak consumer protections and low incomes
By
Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact Oklahoma
Summary
Oklahoma led the nation in electricity shutoffs relative to its size in 2024, with hundreds of thousands of disconnections occurring after residents fell behind on payments. A federal EIA report reveals the state's high disconnection rate, which consumer advocates attribute to weak ratepayer protections and below-average household incomes. The article examines the systemic issues behind these utility shutoffs, including regulatory gaps and economic challenges facing Oklahoma residents.
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bskyOklahoma leads U.S. in electricity shutoffs per capita amid weak consumer protections and low incomeskosu.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledConsumer advocates say the high rate likely stems from a lack of ratepayer protections and lower-than-average income.
StateImpact Oklahoma previously reported on a first-of-its-kind federal report showing Oklahoma's high disconnection rate.
New numbers from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) detail which utilities led the nation in electricity disconnections per their customer base.
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