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SB 93

Distributed energy resources; establishing provisions for electric generation behind the meter. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brad Boles and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma SB 93 establishes regulatory standards for rooftop solar and home battery systems, defining how customers generate and sell electricity back to the grid.

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Bill Summary · SB 93

Legislative bill overview

SB 93 establishes a regulatory framework for distributed energy resources (DERs) in Oklahoma, specifically addressing electric generation systems located behind customer meters. The bill creates provisions governing how customers can generate, store, and manage their own electricity from sources like solar panels, batteries, and other on-site systems. This legislation modernizes Oklahoma's utility regulations to accommodate the growing adoption of rooftop solar and home battery systems.

Why is this important

As renewable energy technology becomes cheaper and more accessible, more Oklahomans are installing solar panels and battery storage on their properties. Without clear legal frameworks, utilities and customers lack guidance on interconnection standards, net metering credits, grid reliability responsibilities, and safety protocols. This bill addresses that gap by establishing rules that protect both consumer rights and grid stability while clarifying what customers can and cannot do with their self-generated power.

Potential points of contention

  • Net metering compensation rates: How much utilities should pay customers for excess electricity they send back to the grid remains contentious between consumer advocates (who want full retail rates) and utilities (who prefer lower wholesale rates)
  • Grid reliability and burden-shifting: Utilities may argue that widespread DER adoption creates costs for maintaining grid stability that shouldn't fall on non-participating ratepayers
  • Interconnection timelines and costs: Disagreement over how quickly utilities must approve DER installations and who bears interconnection expenses could affect adoption rates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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