Oklahoma City
City Scorecard Rank
84
Oklahoma City, OK
10.50Scored out of 100Updated 10/2020
Community-Wide Initiatives
Score: 0 out of 15 points
Community-Wide Climate Mitigation and Energy GoalsList All
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city does not have a community-wide climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
We did not find information regarding a community-wide energy reduction goal for the city.
Renewable Energy Goal
We did not find information regarding a community-wide renewable energy goal for the city.
Last updated: September 2021
Equity-Driven Approaches to Clean Energy Planning, Implementation, and EvaluationList All
Equity-Driven Community Engagement
We were unable to determine whether relevant decision-makers have taken a unique and expanded approach in conducting engagement for multiple clean energy initiatives with marginalized groups compared to engagement with other city constituencies.
Equity-Driven Decision-Making
We were unable to determine if the city has created a formal role for marginalized community residents or local organizations representing those communities to participate in decision-making that affects the creation or implementation of a local energy, sustainability, or climate action plan.
Equity Accountability Measures
We were unable to determine whether the city has adopted specific goals, metrics, or protocols to track how multiple energy, sustainability, or climate action initiatives are affecting local marginalized groups.
Last updated: September 2021
Clean Distributed Energy ResourcesList All
We could not verify if the city has adopted a formal policy, rule, or agreement that supports the creation of clean distributed energy systems.
Last updated: September 2021
Adaptive Mitigation List All
UHI Mitigation Goal
We could not verify if the city has adopted a quantifiable urban heat island mitigation goal.
UHI Policies and Programs
We were unable to determine if the city has adopted specific policies or programs that incorporate requirements or incentives to mitigate the urban heat island effect. However, policy area G-29 of planOKC, the City’s comprehensive plan, includes actions to reduce the urban heat island effect such as establishing a minimum canopy coverage over paved surfaces, creating a “continuous canopy” requirement for new infrastructure developments, and emphasizing green building and roofing materials and practices.
Last updated: September 2021
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Workforce DevelopmentList All
We could not verify if the city has programs committed to developing a dedicated energy efficiency and/or renewable energy workforce.
Last updated: July 2021
Buildings Policies
Score: 0.5 out of 30 points
Building Energy CodesList All
Overview
The State of Oklahoma allows its local jurisdictions to adopt building energy codes other than the state standards. Oklahoma adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments that require cities to comply with the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Oklahoma adopted the 2015 International Building Code with amendments that require cities to comply with the 2006 IECC. To learn more, please visit the Oklahoma page on the State Policy Database.
Commercial
Commercial properties must comply with the 2006 IECC. The city’s zEPI score for its commercial energy code is 56.4.
Residential
Residential properties must comply with the 2009 IECC. The city’s zEPI score for its residential energy code is 65.6.
Solar-readiness policies
The city has not adopted a policy mandating new construction be solar-ready.
EV-charging readiness and infrastructure policies
The city has not adopted a policy mandating new construction be EV-ready.
Last updated: July 2021
Building Energy Code Compliance and EnforcementList All
Oklahoma City does not staff any full-time employees dedicated to energy code enforcement. The city has not made plan reviews, site inspections, not performance testing part of the compliance verification process. The city does not provide upfront support for energy code compliance to building developers and/or owners.
Last updated: July 2021
Policies Targeting Existing BuildingsList All
Incentives
The city offers a single incentive for energy efficiency upgrades through the Green Home Loan program, where residents may access a 3% fixed-interest loan within 48 months.
Last updated: July 2021
Transportation
Score: 7 out of 30 points
Sustainable Transportation Planning List All
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Oklahoma City does not have a sustainable transportation plan in place.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Oklahoma City does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Oklahoma City does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Location Efficiency List All
Location Efficient Zoning Codes
The city's Meridian Gateway District is intended to encourage the growth of a mixed-use town center and multi-modal transportation hub for the city.
Residential Parking Policies
The city requires two parking spaces per residential dwelling.
Location Efficiency Incentives and Disclosure
Oklahoma City does not have location efficiency incentives or disclosure requirements.
Last Updated: December 2021
Mode Shift List All
Mode Shift Targets
Oklahoma City does not have a mode shift target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward Mode Shift Targets
Oklahoma City does not track progress towards its mode shift target.
Complete Streets
Oklahoma City does not yet have a complete streets policy.
Last Updated: December 2021
Public Transit List All
Transportation Funding
The transportation entities that serve Oklahoma City have received $43,151,170.20 on average annually between 2015 and 2019. That equates to roughly $66.36 per capita between 2015 and 2019 within the Authority's service area.
Access to Transit Services
The Transit Connectivity Index measures transit service levels. It is based on the number of bus routes and train stations within walking distance for households scaled by frequency of service. Oklahoma City's Transit Connectivity Index value is 2.6, scoring 0 points in the City Scorecard.
Last Updated: December 2021
Efficient VehiclesList All
Vehicle Purchase Incentives
At this time, Oklahoma City does not offer incentives for citizens to purchase hybrid, plug-in, or EV vehicles.
Vehicle Infrastructure Incentives
The city does not have any incentives in place for EV charging infrastructure installation.
EV Charging Locations
The City has 99 charging ports available for public use, equivalent to 15.1 ports per 100,000 people.
Electric School Bus Goal
Oklahoma City does not have an electric school bus goal.
EV Transit Bus Goal
Oklahoma City does not have an EV transit bus goal.
Last Updated: December 2021
Freight System EfficiencyList All
Oklahoma City does not have a sustainable freight transportation plan in place nor does it have any policies that address freight efficiency.
Last Updated: December 2021
Clean, Efficient Transportation for Low-Income CommunitiesList All
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Oklahoma City does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
There are a variety of discounts and services available in Oklahoma city for shuttles, bus fares, and other efficient mobility options.
Last Updated: December 2021
Community Energy Infrastructure
Score: 2.5 out of 15 points
Community Energy Infrastructure Summary List All
Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E), an investor-owned utility (IOU), is the primary electric utility serving Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Natural Gas, an IOU, and subsidiary of ONE Gas, is Oklahoma City’s primary natural gas utility. The State of Oklahoma has not yet implemented energy efficiency goals or resource standards in which levels of energy efficiency must be achieved annually by the state’s utilities through demand-side programs. To learn more about the state requirements for electric and gas efficiency, please visit the Oklahoma page of the State Database.
Oklahoma City’s Department of Utilities provides city residents with drinking water and wastewater services. The city’s Planning Department launched the Green Infrastructure Initiative to further stormwater management and services throughout the city.
Last Updated: July 2021
Electricity and Natural Gas Efficiency SavingsList All
In 2019, according to EIA, OG&E achieved 143,482 MWh in net incremental savings, representing 0.56% of retail sales. In 2019, OG&E spent $33,223,000 on energy efficiency programs, which represents 1.80% of its retail revenue.
In 2019, Oklahoma Natural Gas reported savings of 2.85 MMtherms from natural gas efficiency programs, representing 0.39% of its retail sales. In 2019, ONG spent $14,509,871 on energy efficiency, which equates to $17.96 per residential customer. Savings from electricity efficiency represented in this section cover the entire Oklahoma service territory, not just Oklahoma City.
OG&E offers electric efficiency incentives and technical assistance to residential and commercial/industrial customers.
At this time, Oklahoma City does not have a formal partnership with OG&E or Oklahoma Natural Gas in the form of a jointly-developed or administered energy saving strategy, plan, or agreement.
Last Updated: July 2021
Low-Income & Multifamily EE Programs List All
Low-Income Programs
OG&E offers a Weatherization Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) for qualified low-income customers. The program provides no-cost weatherization measures, including insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, blower door testing, and energy-saving light bulbs in order to reduce energy consumption. The program also includes health and safety measures such as testing for lead paint, as well as carbon monoxide testing, and detectors. OG&E has partnered with Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together OKC, which enabled these non-profit agencies to provide weatherization services to qualified OG&E customers based on OG&E’s WRAP requirements.
Additionally, OG&E partners with ONG to provide weatherization services to qualified low-income customers through the ONG Energy Efficiency Low-Income Assistance Program. This program offers similar measures to the OG&E program. OG&E has partnered with Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together OKC, which enabled these non-profit agencies to provide weatherization services to qualified OG&E customers based on OG&E’s WRAP requirements.
In 2019, spending, savings, and customers served from OG&E were not available. In 2019, according to ONG, it achieved 0.283 MMtherms in savings while spending $719,922 on its low-income programs and serving 795 low-income customers.
Multifamily Programs
OG&E’s Residential Solutions Program expanded its Multifamily direct install component in 2017. Multifamily buildings could receive lighting, smart power strips, aerators, and showerheads through the program.
Spending values, energy savings, and the number of customers served by their 2019 multifamily programs were not available.
At this time, Oklahoma Natural Gas does not offer energy efficiency programs targeted at multifamily properties.
Last Updated: July 2021
Provision of Energy Data by UtilitiesList All
Neither Oklahoma Gas & Electric nor Oklahoma Natural Gas provide building managers with automated benchmarking data through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for multitenant commercial or multifamily buildings.
Oklahoma City does not provide community-wide energy usage information at the aggregate level for community planning and evaluation purposes.
The City of Oklahoma City does not advocate for better access to utility data for ratepayers or the establishment of data-sharing agreements between the city and its utilities.
Last Updated: July 2021
Decarbonization and Climate Change Mitigation Efforts of Cities and Energy UtilitiesList All
Utility Climate Mitigation Goal
In 2018, Oklahoma Gas & Electric set a goal of achieving 50% greenhouse gas emissions reductions by 2030 from 2005 levels. To achieve this goal, OG&E will need to reduce emissions by 2.6% annually from 2018 levels.
City-Led Efforts to Decarbonize the Electric Grid
The City Council’s legislative agenda for 2020 does include support for efforts to allow net metering for utility customers to receive credits for solar and wind systems.
Last Updated: July 2021
Efficiency Efforts in Water ServicesList All
Citywide Water Efficiency and Goals
Oklahoma City’s water and energy utilities do not offer joint energy and water efficiency programs. In 2013, Oklahoma City’s Department of Utilities implemented a Progressive Water Conservation Program. The city also partners with the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the USEPA WaterSense program, the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE), and several local organizations to promote water conservation, such as through water-saving rebates like low-flow fixtures and dual-flush toilets.
In 2017, the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and City Council adopted the Water Conservation Plan. The plan provides both internal and external strategies to engage customers in water-efficient practices. Active plan implementation is ongoing.
Water Plant Efficiency and Self-Generation
Oklahoma City’s Department of Utilities has not yet established an energy efficiency goal for water operations. However, it does implement a mandatory odd/even day watering program which effectively cuts daily peak customer water demand, reducing electrical usage.
The city’s water system does not self-generate its own energy.
Last Updated: July 2021
Local Government Score:
0.5 out of 10 points
Local Government Climate and Energy Goals List All
Oklahoma City has not adopted a municipal climate or sustainability action plan.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Procurement and Construction Policies List All
Fleet Policies and Composition
Oklahoma City does not have formal fuel efficiency requirements for its vehicles or energy-efficient vehicle procurement policies in place. However, the City has vehicle purchasing guidelines that promote cost-effectiveness, fuel efficiency, and low emissions. The City's sustainability plan includes actions related to fleet efficiency. Oklahoma City’s fleet is composed of 0.9% efficient vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric vehicles.
Public Lighting
Oklahoma City has not adopted a policy requiring efficient outdoor lighting, such as the International Dark-Sky Association’s Model Lighting Ordinance. The City is currently working with its investor-owned utility, Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. (OG&E) to upgrade streetlights.
Onsite and offsite renewable systems
We were unable to find information regarding onsite or offsite renewable energy systems in Oklahoma City.
Inclusive procurement
We were unable to verify if the city has inclusive procurement and contracting processes.
Last updated: June 2021
Asset Management List All
Building Benchmarking
Oklahoma City does not use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to manage energy use in local government buildings. The City is currently benchmarking energy consumption from municipal buildings in EnergyCAP, but we could not find information regarding the percentage of public buildings that the City has benchmarked so far.
Comprehensive Retrofit Strategy
We were unable to confirm the existence of comprehensive retrofit strategies for public buildings in Oklahoma City.
Last updated: June 2021