What do Ohio utilities charge before you use any power?
5 Ohio utilities, 14 plans, 52% of homes covered. The middle utility bills $16.49 monthly, $198 over twelve months, whatever the meter reads. At 16.96 cents a kWh that buys 97 kWh, about 11% of a 863 kWh bill. Rank 15 of 24, $2.01 under the $18.50 all-state figure.
Ohio: fixed charge by utility
| Ohio Power Co | investor-owned | 1,339,232 | 8 | $16.49 | $15.39 to $18.79 | 2026-04-13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co | investor-owned | 957,780 | 2 | $8.30 | $8.30 | 2025-03-21 |
| The Toledo Edison Co | investor-owned | 278,814 | 2 | $6.73 | $6.73 | 2026-02-05 |
| Lorain-Medina R E C, Inc | cooperative | 15,234 | 1 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 2026-01-26 |
| North Central Elec Coop, Inc | cooperative | 8,433 | 1 | $53.00 | $53.00 | 2025-10-01 |
Ohio utility medians
$53.00 at the top against $6.73 at the bottom: 7.9 to 1. Ohio Power Co, the biggest at 1,339,232 homes, bills $16.49, $0.00 over the state median. Weighted by homes: $16.49, near the plain median. Ohio Power Co alone spans $15.39 to $18.79 over 8 plans.
What $16.49 a month means in Ohio
$16.49 at 16.96 cents is 97 kWh, 11% of a typical 863 kWh month.
Per kWh: 1.9 cents at 863 kWh, 3.8 cents at 432 kWh.
Where Ohio sits among states
Nevada is 13th at $18.50, $2.01 over Ohio. California is 14th at $18.00, $1.51 over Ohio. Missouri is 16th at $16.31, $0.18 under Ohio. Illinois is 17th at $16.00, $0.49 under Ohio.
Ohio beside 4 neighbors
| Neighbor | Median $ | Gap to Ohio | Utilities / plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $22.25 | +$5.76 | 4 / 6 |
| Kentucky | $22.00 | +$5.51 | 5 / 12 |
| Michigan | $11.93 | -$4.56 | 4 / 32 |
| Pennsylvania | $13.00 | -$3.49 | 3 / 13 |
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Nearest medians: Missouri $16.31, Illinois $16.00, California $18.00, Nevada $18.50
Sources
Ohio plan edits run 2025-03-21 to 2026-04-13; hub page: file dates and checksums.
Questions
How much is the fixed charge for Ohio electricity customers?
$16.49 a month at the median of 5 utilities ($6.73 to $53.00); $16.49 when weighted by homes.
Which Ohio utility has the highest fixed charge?
North Central Elec Coop, Inc, with a median of $53.00 a month across 1 plan.
Can I avoid the fixed charge in Ohio?
Not by using less: the cheapest Ohio plan read lists $6.73 and the dearest $53.00, each billed at zero use.
How recent is this Ohio data?
Ohio plan edits date from 2025-03-21 to 2026-04-13; a rate case can move a charge after that, so read your own tariff.