OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed a new law designed to expand behind-the-meter energy generation as Oklahoma competes for data centers, artificial intelligence operations and advanced manufacturers.
Senate Bill 480 takes effect July 1 and allows qualifying businesses to develop, own and operate electric generation facilities instead of relying only on the public power grid. The bill passed both chambers unanimously.
What does Senate Bill 480 do?
The law expands Oklahoma’s behind-the-meter framework, which allows large electricity users to generate power on-site for their own operations.
Supporters say the policy cuts regulatory hurdles for large industrial users, reduces strain on public electric grid, shields residential ratepayers from infrastructure costs tied to high-demand facilities and positions Oklahoma as a competitive destination for AI and advanced manufacturing investment…