Utility Rate Payer Protection Bill Passes House

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill seeking to protect utility customers from paying higher rates because of 2021's Winter Storm Uri unanimously passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday. Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, authored House Bill 1220, which would prohibit municipalities that have franchise agreements with utility companies from assessing those fees and... Read More.

Cold Weather Tips from Ponca City Utility Maintenance Dept

The Ponca City Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes lots of water issues and hopefully following these tips will help!1. If you have had problems with frozen pipes in the past, keep a... Read More.

Utility Assistance Still Available in Ponca

The City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.This program aids income eligible residents who reside within the city limits of Ponca City and are delinquent on their utilities. All potential applicants... Read More.
https://www.noc.edu/

COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage & Utility Assistance Is Still Available

The City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.This program aids income eligible residents who reside within the city limits of Ponca City and... Read More.
https://www.boomertireok.com/

Blackwell City Council proposes utility rate hikes

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Blackwell City Council are proposing a series of utility rate hikes for residents in the Blackwell community.The BJT reports that the Council discussed at Thursday's meeting and approved a first reading of four utility rate increases for sewer, solid waste, water and electric services.If the increases are approved... Read More.

COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance & Utility Assistance Still Available

Delinquent on utilities, rent or mortgage? COVID-19 RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE & UTILITY ASSISTANCE STILL AVAILABLE! Have you applied before but were unable to get assistance? Now is the time to take advantage of the new intake procedure(s) and re-apply before the funds run out. Last year, the City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource... Read More.
https://www.equitybank.com/

Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters

The City of Ponca City has contracted with Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters on houses and businesses beginning Tuesday, August 17. The technicians will be driving vehicles with identification on the door stating that they are “Contractors Working for Ponca City Energy”. The technicians will wear badges identifying themselves with Ponca City... Read More.

COVID-19 Recovery Program accepting rental and utility assistance applications

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians shared information Tuesday morning that the COVID-19 Recovery Program is now accepting applications for rental and utility assistance.Rental assistance is available up to $600 and utility assistance is available up to $200. This assistance is available only one-time per household. Isolation assistance is still available through the program. Funds... Read More.