From July 2025 through June 2026, Oklahoma’s electricity consumption was split almost evenly between fossil fuels and low-carbon sources. Fossil fuels supplied about 51%, with gas accounting for 43% and coal for 8%. Clean electricity supplied roughly 49%, overwhelmingly from wind, which alone accounted for about 45% of electricity consumption. Solar and hydropower each contributed around 1.7%; utility-scale solar accounted for about 1.4%, included within the total solar share.

Is Electricity Growing in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma’s overall electricity consumption has not surpassed its historical peak, but low-carbon electricity generation is growing strongly. The latest 2026 consumption figure was about 22,600 kWh per person, roughly 444 kWh—or 2%—below the 2024 record of about 23,000 kWh per person. Meanwhile, low-carbon generation reached a new high of about 11,100 kWh per person, approximately 1,140 kWh—or 11%—above its 2025 record. That clean-electricity growth is encouraging, although consumption remaining below its peak underscores the importance of preparing for future electricity demand from electrification and AI.

Suggestions

Oklahoma can build on its substantial wind generation while expanding solar and considering nuclear electricity generation. The US states of Iowa and South Dakota demonstrate how wind can supply more than half of electricity generation, at about 57% and 56%, respectively. Nearby solar examples are also useful: the US states of Texas and New Mexico generate about 12% and 18% of their electricity from solar, well above Oklahoma’s current share. For nuclear, neighboring US states offer relevant models: Kansas generates about 15% of its electricity from nuclear and Arkansas about 21%, while France demonstrates its potential at a much larger share of roughly two-thirds. Expanding these clean sources, alongside grid infrastructure, would support electricity growth and reduce reliance on fossil fuels that contribute to climate change and air pollution.

History

Across the reported years from 2024 to 2026, Oklahoma’s low-carbon electricity gains were led by wind. In 2024, wind generation increased by 1 TWh, while hydropower and biofuels each added 0.1 TWh. Growth was more modest in 2025: wind added 0.1 TWh and hydropower 0.2 TWh, with biofuels unchanged. In 2026, wind growth accelerated sharply to 4.2 TWh, more than offsetting a 0.1 TWh decline in hydropower, while biofuels again remained unchanged. This strong recent wind expansion is a welcome foundation for further growth in clean electricity.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

* 12M = Last 12 months (Jul 2025 – Jun 2026) — a rolling 12-month period, not a calendar year.