OG&E to promote electric vehicles at the Oklahoma State Fair

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett recently issued a proclamation naming the week of Sept. 12 – 20 “Drive Electric Week” in Oklahoma City, coordinating with National Drive Electric Week taking place throughout the U.S.

The proclamation reads: “…it is the opportune time for the transportation sector to explore adoption of clean energy technology, including plug-in electric vehicles, which will help reduce our dependence on foreign fuels and support a healthy environment and economy.”

Drive Electric Week in Oklahoma City kicked off with an event at the Paseo Arts District on Sept. 12, when electric vehicle owners showcased their EVs and OG&E contributed charging and displayed its fleet EVs. OG&E also is featuring EVs from its fleet during the Oklahoma State Fair, Sept. 17 – 27 at State Fair Park. Attendees can view the electric vehicles, a Chevrolet Volt and a Nissan Leaf, at the OG&E booth located in the south annex of Expo Hall.

“We’re broadening the use of EVs in our own fleet and would like to encourage our customers and business owners to explore the benefits EVs have to offer for their personal use or within their own business fleet,” said Ken Grant, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development for OG&E.

In addition to learning about EVs, visitors to the OG&E booth can also learn about the variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs OG&E has to offer. As in previous years, OG&E’s exhibit will be located near the State Department of Forestry, which will distribute seedlings and educate attendees on planting the right tree in the right place.

OG&E, a subsidiary of OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE), serves approximately 819,000 customers in a service territory spanning 30,000 square miles in Oklahoma and western Arkansas.