Over the past 12 months, from September 2024 to August 2025, Oklahoma's electricity consumption has predominantly been powered by fossil fuels, with over half, precisely 56%, coming from such sources. Of these, gas is the largest contributor, making up almost 47%. Meanwhile, low-carbon energy makes a substantial contribution, composing approximately 44% of the electricity mix. Within this category, wind energy is the most significant, supplying nearly 41% of Oklahoma's electricity, underscoring its central role in the state's clean energy landscape. Hydropower plays a minor role, contributing around 1.7%. This distribution indicates a promising but challenging balance between fossil fuel reliance and efforts to increase clean energy's share in Oklahoma's electricity consumption.
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Is Electricity Growing in Oklahoma?
Despite such contributions, Oklahoma has seen a recent decline in its electricity consumption. The latest figures for 2025 show electricity use at 22,031 kWh per person, representing a decrease of around 995 kWh compared to the 2024 record. This trend is also reflected in Oklahoma's low-carbon electricity generation, which has fallen by about 197 kWh per person since its peak in 2022. These declines are concerning, as they signify a reduction in electricity consumption growth, including clean energy, an essential factor for reducing fossil fuel reliance and addressing climate change.
Suggestions
To enhance low-carbon electricity generation, Oklahoma should consider further expansion of its wind energy sector, given its existing success. Learning from regions like France and Iowa, which have maximized low-carbon sources such as nuclear and wind respectively, Oklahoma can innovate its energy strategy. Emulating Iowa's impressive 60% wind energy and leveraging the potential of solar is crucial to Oklahoma's clean energy future. The enhancement of existing solar capacity, inspired by ambitious regions like Nevada and California, could further solidify Oklahoma's commitment to a robust, clean energy framework.
History
Historically, the growth of low-carbon electricity in Oklahoma has been characterized by significant increases, especially in wind energy. Since the early 2010s, Oklahoma has experienced multiple years of considerable wind energy growth, notably between 2016 and 2022. The year 2016 marked a record increase with an addition of 6 TWh from wind. Meanwhile, hydropower has fluctuated; although 2019 saw modest growth, preceding and subsequent years have seen notable declines. This trajectory highlights the critical role of wind energy advancements in Oklahoma’s strategy to boost low-carbon generation, informing future opportunities for similarly impactful developments in solar and nuclear energy, vital for sustaining long-term energy and environmental goals.
