Living with five children as a single mother is no easy feat, but when unexpected and exorbitant electric bills from Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) start arriving, it pushes a difficult situation to its breaking point. Despite tirelessly working long hours, often juggling multiple jobs, I'm still forced to take out loans just to keep up with these overwhelming costs. This isn’t just my story — this is the reality for countless families and individuals in our community who rely on PSO for electricity.

PSO must be fair, transparent, and reasonable in their billing practices. Every month, instead of providing us with consistent and manageable bills, the company surprises us with amounts that paralyze our budgets and threaten our financial stability. A friend down the street is in a similar situation; her family immediately rationed electricity use, yet still faces bills climbing higher than what they can afford. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a crisis affecting children's ability to study, families’ abilities to bond over meals, and everyone’s ability to live with dignity.

Research shows that Oklahoma's electricity rates are indeed high compared to some other states, but the volatile nature of PSO's billing is staggering. According to a recent state utility report, the average household in Oklahoma spends over $1,200 annually on electricity. Yet, for us under PSO's unpredictable pricing, that number only seems a distant dream. Inconsistent billing not only hinders meticulous budget planning but forces us into the cycle of debt — a trap difficult to escape from.

We are calling on PSO to take immediate corrective measures. They must establish a demand-schedule for billing that is public and predictable. Transparency in costs and better customer communication are paramount. We deserve to know what to anticipate before a bill arrives. Implementing a cap on maximum bill increase based on usage is necessary, so users don't have to fear arbitrary spikes.

We, the customers of PSO, are speaking up. We want our voices heard and our concerns addressed. We need a plan of action that safeguards our families and community members from financial devastation. Please, stand with me and the countless others calling for accountability and fairness. Sign this petition and prevent PSO's billing practices from forcing families into financial hardship!