Smart Thermostats Offer Relief as Oklahoma Energy Costs Jump 26.9%
Tulsa – September 18, 2026 -- Tulsa-area homeowners facing triple-digit September heat followed by sudden cold fronts can cut utility bills using smart thermostats, according to Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, a home services company based in Glenpool, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma electricity costs have climbed 26.9% in five years
Average residential electricity costs in Oklahoma have risen 26.9% over the past five years, according to Energy Factbook and U.S. Energy Information Administration data. That increase has made energy efficiency a bigger priority for households managing fall's unpredictable temperature swings.