Solar Panel Users Likely to See Special Charge on Electric Bill

Steve Raymo and Jeff Meade of Sun City Solar Energy install solar panels on the roof of Joy Lutheran Church last year in Tulsa. Courtesy file

State legislation would create a surcharge for those who want to install solar panels or turbines.

tulsaworld.com - by Paul Monies - April 15, 2014

Utility customers who want to install rooftop solar panels or small wind turbines could face extra charges on their bills after legislation passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday.

Senate Bill 1456 passed 83-5 after no debate in the House. It passed the Senate last month and now heads to Gov. Mary Fallin for her approval.

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