By: Mike Glover
As summer temperatures soar, two Oklahoma organizations are doing everything they can do to protect the most vulnerable.
This is year 15 for OG&E to deliver and donate electric fans to seniors and low-income residents across the state.
“This year we’ve distributed about $25,000 worth of free fans to seniors and others in need. And over the last fifteen years we’ve donated close to $250,000 in free fans.” Gayle Maxwell with OG&E said.
OG&E personally distributes many of the fans. They also partner with local organizations to assist getting them to the communities. One of those organizations is The Salvation Army.
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By: Barry Mangold
MIDWEST CITY, Oklahoma -
Kyle Ford of Midwest City just moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Midwest City. His first bill was less than $40, and his second was $530.
“As soon as I opened it up and I looked at it, I was screaming,” Ford said.
The utility company, OG&E, did not explain the more-than 1,300% increase when he called, Ford said.
“They continue to tell me that I had to pay it, that my meter was accurate, and that there was nothing they could do. And the best they could do was put me on a payment plan.”
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