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ECONOMIC INDICATORS

ELECTRICITY COSTS IN OKLAHOMA AMONG LOWEST IN THE NATION Annual Average Price per Kilowatt hour

RANK

STATE

AVERAGE ELECTRICITY RATE FOR ALL SECTORS (CENTS PER KWH)

1

IDAHO

8.17 8.25 8.34 8.52 8.58 8.65 8.75 8.82 8.84 8.87

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

WYOMING

UTAH

OKLAHOMA

NEVADA

NORTH DAKOTA WASHINGTON

LOUISIANA NEBRASKA

10

WEST VIRGINIA

UNITED STATES (AVERAGE)

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SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION, ELECTRIC SALES, REVENUE, AND AVERAGE PRICE REPORT (2021) ; UPDATED DECEMBER 2022.

• As of 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, the statewide average electricity price in Oklahoma is the fourth lowest in the country, based on the latest federal figures. • Oklahoma ranks in the top five states for lowest electricity cost with a rate of 8.84 cents per Kilowatt hour. • Nationally, electricity costs 30.3% higher than it does in Oklahoma.

For comprehensive Economic Indicator and Regional Data, please visit your Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Division at www.greateroklahomacity.com/economicindicators or contact Eric Long, Research Economist, at 405-297-8976; elong@okcchamber.com DID YOU KNOW? Get regional demographic data, consumer expenditure information, labor force data for the Greater Oklahoma City Region and more at greateroklahomacity.com.

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