In Oklahoma, tornadoes and heat waves cause the largest expected weather losses, and both can cut power with almost no warning. Below, you'll find installers by city, how to check a license with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board, and questions to ask before you hire.
Find an Installer by City
Don't see your city? Many installers serve a wide area. Check the nearest city, or ask us for help.
Installers Serving Oklahoma
We're still vetting installers in Oklahoma. In the meantime, our team can help you plan a system and explain what to look for in an installer.
Home Backup in Oklahoma: What to Know
Outages and the Oklahoma Grid
Tornadoes lead Oklahoma's outage-related weather risks, with about $370 million in expected annual losses in FEMA's National Risk Index, followed by heat waves and cold waves. Within the state, Oklahoma County faces the highest tornado losses.
Utilities
OG&E and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) serve most Oklahoma cities, and electric cooperatives serve much of rural Oklahoma.
Incentives and Utility Programs
Ask OG&E, PSO or your electric co-op about battery, demand-response or export-rate programs before you size a system. Programs change often, and DSIRE (dsireusa.org) lists current state and utility incentives.
Checking an Installer's License
Oklahoma licenses electrical contractors and journeymen statewide through the Construction Industries Board (CIB), including unlimited, residential and limited electrical contractor licenses. Use the CIB's "Are They Licensed?" search.
Permits and Inspections
Electrical permits and inspections are handled by your city, such as Oklahoma City's Development Services department.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Home Backup Installer
- Are you licensed for this work in Oklahoma? Ask for the license number and check it with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
- Will you pull the permits and schedule the inspections? Permitted work protects your insurance and resale value.
- Have you installed this type of system before? Ask about battery, generator or transfer-switch projects like yours, and which brands.
- Will you install equipment I buy myself? Many installers will. Some only install what they sell. Ask before you buy.
- What's included in the quote? Look for the equipment, panel work, transfer switch, permits, utility paperwork and haul-away.
- What warranty do you provide on your workmanship? It's separate from the manufacturer's equipment warranty.
- How will the system switch over in an outage? Automatic or manual, and which circuits will be backed up.
- Who services the system after installation?
Need Help Choosing Equipment First?
Tell us about your home and what you want to keep running, and an Outbound Power specialist will recommend a system and explain how installation would work. No obligation.
Oklahoma Home Backup FAQs
Do I need a licensed contractor to install a home battery in Oklahoma?
Are there Oklahoma incentives for home batteries?
How much does home backup installation cost?
It depends on the system size, your electrical panel, how the backup connects (transfer switch, interlock or smart panel), permitting, and distance from the panel. Get two or three written quotes that itemize equipment, labor, permits and panel work.
Can I buy my own equipment and hire a local installer?
Often, yes. Many installers will install customer-supplied equipment, but policies vary. Each listing in this directory shows whether the installer says they do. Confirm with the installer before you buy, and share the exact model so they can plan the installation.
Does Outbound Power install equipment?
No. Outbound Power sells home backup equipment and helps you plan a system. Installation is done by independent, licensed contractors like those listed here.
How are installers chosen for this directory?
Installers apply or are invited. Before listing, we confirm their business identity, check their license with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board, and confirm their services and service area. Verified installers have also completed an insurance and reputation review. Nobody pays to be listed or for placement. Directory standards →
Installers listed here are independent businesses, not employees or agents of Outbound Power. We check the items described in our directory standards, but we don't supervise or guarantee their work. Confirm licensing, permits, pricing and warranty terms in your written agreement. Listed in alphabetical order; Verified installers appear first. Nobody pays for placement.
