OG&E is seeking approval from the corporation commission to raise rates as part of a special provision in Oklahoma law.

Derek Rogers, whose family owns Haskells Ryan Manufacturing, attended a corporation commission hearing and called 2 News Oklahoma.

We kind of thought, that should be major news, that shouldnt be something that nobody knows about, Rogers said.

2 News Oklahoma met Rogers at the manufacturing plant, to listen to his concerns.

Its already hurting our financials, Rogers said of OG&E bills that are already high.

Rogers said one person has been laid off due to mounting energy costs. Additionally, the plant is operating from 3 a.m. to 2 p.m. to avoid air-conditioning costs.

Thats what they told us: maybe you need to turn the thermometer up. Its off! It doesnt go up any high

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