OGE Energy : one of the top corporate contributors to United Way of Central Oklahoma

Employees rally to increase giving in 2016

OKLAHOMA CITY - OGE Energy Corp. was not only the top contributor to the 2016 United Way of Central Oklahoma Pacesetter Campaign, the corporate partner stepped up its giving to the overall United Way campaign by 4.65 percent - making OGE Energy one of the top three corporate donors in 2016.

'I'm particularly proud of our employee's generosity last year when the economic downturn impacted so many in our community,' said Sean Trauschke, Chairman, CEO and President, OGE Energy Corp. 'We increased our giving by more than four percent to help bridge the gap and help United Way partner agencies who are in desperate need of our support.'

In 2015, the OGE employees and retirees donated $887,909.87 to United Way of Central Oklahoma. In 2016, OGE donated $929,180.64 - a year over year increase of $41,270.77. This was the largest increase of giving among the top 10 participating companies in the Oklahoma City Metro.

'OGE continues to be an important partner to not only the United Way, but the entire community' said Debby Hampton, president and CEO of United Way of Central Oklahoma. 'Not only does the organization run a strong workplace giving campaign, they step up to help in other facets of the United Way throughout the year. From community investment volunteers to providing trainers for our continuous improvement projects to donating computers and assistance with vehicle maintenance, OGE and its employees do it all. We are so incredibly grateful for all they do for United Way and our community.'

Trauschke attributes the company's successful campaign to an increase in employee giving and a variety of fundraising activities that include auctions, dunk tanks and bake sales. OGE employees also contribute through board and committee participation at the united Way as well as through volunteerism to United Way agencies.

'One of our company's values is public service,' Trauschke said. 'We give our time and energy to better the communities where we live and work.'

OGE allows its 2,246 full-time employees 16 hours of paid leave each year for volunteer work in the communities where they live and work. In 2016, employees provided approximately 20,000 hours of volunteer time.

'We're passionate about public service,' Trauschke said. 'We want to continue our momentum. While there are many needs in our community among our friends and neighbors that are equally important, senior services is an area where we have opportunity to make significant impact in 2017.'

OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE), is headquartered in Oklahoma City and is the parent company of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E), a regulated electric utility serving approximately 834,000 customers in Oklahoma and western Arkansas. In addition, OGE holds 25.7 percent limited partner interest and 50 percent general partner interest in Enable Midstream Partners, LP.