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 for communication with county and municipal governments. The system must provide real-time alerts about potential power outages, requests to reduce electricity use during high-demand periods, and other critical grid stability information. This applies to all public utilities defined under Oklahoma law and directly affects local governments that receive these alerts. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025.