Public utilities; requiring utilities to develop energy alert system for communication with political subdivisions. Effective date.

SB 618 requires Oklahoma public utilities to create an energy alert system to communicate with county and municipal governments. The system must alert local governments about potential power outages, requests for reduced energy use during high-demand periods, and other grid stability issues. This applies to all utilities defined under Oklahoma law and takes effect on November 1, 2025. The bill mandates direct communication channels between utilities and local governments to improve coordination during energy emergencies.