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This bill requires public utilities in Oklahoma to develop an energy alert system for communicating with county and municipal governments. Specifically, the system must be designed to inform local governments about potential electricity outages, requests for energy usage reduction during high-demand periods, and other communications deemed necessary to maintain grid stability and security. The term "public utility" is defined in existing Oklahoma statutes (Section 151 of Title 17), and this new requirement is in addition to any existing alert and warning requirements. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2025, providing utilities with ample time to develop and implement the communication system. The goal appears to be improving coordination between utility providers and local governments during potential energy disruptions or emergencies, ensuring that local authorities are promptly and comprehensively informed about critical energy infrastructure issues.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb618&Session=2600