Edmond Runs Its Own Electric Utility
Most of Edmond buys electricity from Edmond Electric, a city-owned system rather than an investor-owned utility. The city says it covers about 90 square miles with roughly 40,000 meters, and that more than half of its line miles (about 657 of 1,274) run underground. Not every Edmond-area address is on it. The city publishes a service-area map, and rural parts of the area can be on OG&E or the Central Rural Electric Cooperative. Your bill tells you which, and it matters. The utility is the one you call about outages and meter work, and the one a contractor coordinates with.
A Homeowner Rule Worth Knowing
Edmond is stricter than many cities about do-it-yourself electrical work. According to the City of Edmond Building & Safety FAQ, a local code amendment means a homeowner may not install permanent wiring or electrical equipment. Only a state-licensed electrical contractor registered in Edmond may do it. That covers a transfer switch, an inlet box for a portable, and the generator wiring itself. More on the permits page.
What Edmond Homes Look Like
Census estimates put Edmond’s median home value at $351,400, the highest of the cities on this site, with a median build year of 1993. Roughly 39% of homes date from 2000 or later (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024). Bigger, newer houses often mean two HVAC systems and larger electrical loads, so deciding what to back up drives price more than anything else.
Your Choices, in Short
Fuel
Natural gas if you have it, propane on acreages. Compare.
Location
Clearances, HOA rules, noise and the run to the meters. Placement guide.
Coverage
A few essentials or the whole house with automatic load shedding. Explained.
Budget
Published installed ranges and every extra. Cost page.
What Happens After You Reach Out
- You share basics: house size, fuel, what must stay on.
- An independent, licensed installer visits, looks at the panel, meter and yard, and runs the load numbers.
- You get a written proposal with the model, transfer switch, runs and permits.
- The installer pulls Edmond permits, installs, and schedules inspection.
Coverage Area
Edmond, north Oklahoma City, and Guthrie. Arcadia, Deer Creek and Piedmont-area addresses are often covered too, depending on installer availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install my own transfer switch in Edmond?
No. The City of Edmond’s Building & Safety FAQ says a homeowner may not install permanent wiring or electrical equipment. A state-licensed electrical contractor registered in Edmond must do it.
Does Edmond Electric serve my house?
Most addresses inside the city are on Edmond Electric, but some Edmond-area homes are on OG&E or Central Rural Electric Cooperative. Check your bill or the city’s service-area map.
How much does a backup generator cost?
HomeGuide’s national figure is $6,000–$11,000 installed for a whole-house unit, checked Nov 4, 2026. See our cost page for the extras that add to it.
Is this site an installer?
No. Edmond Generators is a referral service, not a contractor. The installer you hire is an independent company.
Get a Free Generator Quote
Tell us a little about the house. An independent installer that serves your part of the metro will reach out to set up an on-site estimate.
Please note: Edmond Generators refers homeowners to independent generator installers. We are not a contractor.