Ohio electric companies, rates and outages
Ohio has 11,780,046 residents and 5,787,740 electric accounts across 36 utilities listed by EIA.

In 2025 Ohio homes paid 16.96 ¢/kWh: rank 19 of 51, 2.0% below the U.S. average of 17.30 ¢ (2024: 15.99 ¢).
Calculators for Ohio
How it compares
| Customer sector | 2024 | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 15.99 ¢/kWh | -3.0% against the U.S. | 18 of 511 is highest |
| Commercial | 10.66 ¢/kWh | -16.4% against the U.S. | 32 of 511 is highest |
| Industrial | 7.10 ¢/kWh | -12.7% against the U.S. | 40 of 511 is highest |
Electric companies in Ohio
Ohio home prices, 2024; lowest filled.
| Company | Home accounts | Average price | Reliability | Net metering |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Power & Light CoLowest price | 478,741 | 8.54 ¢/kWh$72 a month at 846 kWh | 106 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.87 | 15.2 MW495 systems |
| City of Celina | 7,557 | 9.12 ¢/kWh$77 a month at 846 kWh | No data | No data |
| City of Niles | 11,882 | 9.31 ¢/kWh$79 a month at 846 kWh | No data | No data |
| Cleveland Electric Illum Co | 676,098 | 9.41 ¢/kWh$80 a month at 846 kWh | 150 minSAIDI, SAIFI 1.11 | 36.1 MW2,632 systems |
| Ohio Edison Co | 957,780 | 9.55 ¢/kWh$81 a month at 846 kWh | 114 minSAIDI, SAIFI 1.03 | 72.3 MW4,077 systems |
| The Toledo Edison Co | 278,814 | 10.24 ¢/kWh$87 a month at 846 kWh | 95 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.94 | 57.3 MW805 systems |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc | 693,435 | 10.83 ¢/kWh$92 a month at 846 kWh | 103 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.80 | 62.2 MW5,592 systems |
| City of Orrville | 6,314 | 10.96 ¢/kWh$93 a month at 846 kWh | No data | No data |
| City of Lebanon | 8,707 | 11.14 ¢/kWh$94 a month at 846 kWh | No data | 0.5 MW26 systems |
| City of Columbus | 15,510 | 11.32 ¢/kWh$96 a month at 846 kWh | 245 minSAIDI, SAIFI 2.17 | No data |
| City of Wadsworth | 12,180 | 11.99 ¢/kWh$101 a month at 846 kWh | 54 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.39 | 0.1 MW35 systems |
| Clyde Light & Power | 2,776 | 12.10 ¢/kWh$102 a month at 846 kWh | No data | No data |
| City of Painesville | 10,832 | 12.75 ¢/kWh$108 a month at 846 kWh | 52 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.51 | No data |
| City of Piqua | 9,829 | 12.85 ¢/kWh$109 a month at 846 kWh | 26 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.93 | No data |
| City of Cuyahoga Falls | 24,349 | 13.02 ¢/kWh$110 a month at 846 kWh | 44 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.50 | 0.7 MW28 systems |
| City of Westerville | 15,713 | 13.19 ¢/kWh$112 a month at 846 kWh | 21 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.35 | 4.4 MW108 systems |
| Ohio Power Co | 1,339,232 | 14.35 ¢/kWh$121 a month at 846 kWh | 158 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.99 | 191.1 MW11,697 systems |
| South Central Power Company | 117,469 | 14.87 ¢/kWh$126 a month at 846 kWh | 201 minSAIDI, SAIFI 1.69 | No data |
| City of Cleveland | 64,914 | 14.87 ¢/kWh$126 a month at 846 kWh | 170 minSAIDI, SAIFI 1.08 | 2.2 MW179 systems |
| City of Dover | 5,869 | 15.03 ¢/kWh$127 a month at 846 kWh | 8 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.09 | No data |
| Midwest Electric, Inc | 10,836 | 15.27 ¢/kWh$129 a month at 846 kWh | 88 minSAIDI, SAIFI 1.01 | No data |
| City of Bowling Green | 13,068 | 15.36 ¢/kWh$130 a month at 846 kWh | 8 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.08 | No data |
| City of Hamilton | 26,964 | 15.44 ¢/kWh$131 a month at 846 kWh | 90 minSAIDI, SAIFI 1.71 | No data |
| Union Rural Electric Coop, Inc | 11,812 | 15.67 ¢/kWh$133 a month at 846 kWh | 59 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.48 | No data |
| Consolidated Cooperative | 16,897 | 16.11 ¢/kWh$136 a month at 846 kWh | 87 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.93 | 2.0 MW256 systems |
| Pioneer Rural Elec Coop, Inc | 16,310 | 16.18 ¢/kWh$137 a month at 846 kWh | 94 minSAIDI, SAIFI 1.05 | No data |
| Holmes-Wayne Electric Coop Inc | 14,714 | 16.52 ¢/kWh$140 a month at 846 kWh | 178 minSAIDI, SAIFI 1.50 | 1.8 MW129 systems |
| Licking Rural Electric Inc | 25,820 | 16.88 ¢/kWh$143 a month at 846 kWh | 113 minSAIDI, SAIFI 1.04 | No data |
| Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc | 11,307 | 17.05 ¢/kWh$144 a month at 846 kWh | 35 minSAIDI, SAIFI 0.63 | No data |
| North Central Elec Coop, Inc | 8,433 | 17.09 ¢/kWh$145 a month at 846 kWh | 62 minSAIDI | No data |
| Lorain-Medina R E C, Inc | 15,234 | 17.26 ¢/kWh$146 a month at 846 kWh | 158 minSAIDI | No data |
| Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc | 9,176 | 17.67 ¢/kWh$149 a month at 846 kWh | No data | No data |
| Guernsey-Muskingum El Coop Inc | 15,289 | 18.00 ¢/kWh$152 a month at 846 kWh | 485 minSAIDI, SAIFI 2.64 | 0.9 MW81 systems |
| Butler Rural Electric Coop Inc | 11,374 | 18.16 ¢/kWh$154 a month at 846 kWh | 61 minSAIDI, SAIFI 1.70 | 1.7 MW156 systems |
| Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc | 16,349 | 19.90 ¢/kWh$168 a month at 846 kWh | 1159 minSAIDI, SAIFI 3.04 | No data |
Ohio: 2025 and 2026
Ohio, data to July 2026.
- Ohio 2025 average price
- 16.96 ¢/kWh+6.1% against 2024, U.S. +5.0%
- Ohio 2025 rank
- 19 of 51-1 places against 2024
- Ohio January to Jul 2026
- 18.70 ¢/kWh+13.0% on Jan-Jul 2025
- Ohio Last 12 months
- 18.25 ¢/kWhto July 2026
- Ohio July 2026
- 19.45 ¢/kWh+11.9% against July 2025
- Ohio 2025 costliest month
- Oct 17.85 ¢cheapest Jan 15.62 ¢, a 14% spread
- Ohio Typical 2025 bill
- $150 a monthtop Jul $214, low Apr $109
The Ohio residential price averaged 16.96 ¢/kWh in 2025, +6.1% on 2024: Ohio ran 1.1 points faster than the nation. From January to July 2026 the Ohio average is 18.70 ¢, +13.0% on 2025, 5.9 points above the U.S. change. Seasonality in Ohio: 2025 peaked in October at 17.85 ¢ and bottomed in January at 15.62 ¢. A typical residential account in Ohio paid about $1,798 for energy over 2025, from $109 in April to $214 in July; use per account ran 669 to 1,231 kWh a month.
Ohio price by month, 2024 to Jul 2026
Price by month, Ohio: 12 rows
| Month | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 to Jul |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.47 | 15.62 | 17.59 |
| Feb | 15.67 | 15.83 | 17.52 |
| Mar | 16.20 | 16.10 | 18.78 |
| Apr | 16.66 | 16.32 | 19.49 |
| May | 16.56 | 17.09 | 19.52 |
| Jun | 15.83 | 17.50 | 19.19 |
| Jul | 15.78 | 17.38 | 19.45 |
| Aug | 15.73 | 17.59 | No data |
| Sep | 15.75 | 17.61 | No data |
| Oct | 16.57 | 17.85 | No data |
| Nov | 16.47 | 17.66 | No data |
| Dec | 15.88 | 17.31 | No data |
12 rows from EIA retail sales.
CSVWhat a typical Ohio account paid each month
Ohio: use per account times price, energy only.
Typical bill by month, Ohio: 12 rows
| Month | 2025 | 2026 to Jul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 181 | 195 |
| Feb | 152 | 172 |
| Mar | 128 | 144 |
| Apr | 109 | 125 |
| May | 112 | 132 |
| Jun | 163 | 167 |
| Jul | 214 | 224 |
| Aug | 180 | No data |
| Sep | 133 | No data |
| Oct | 117 | No data |
| Nov | 136 | No data |
| Dec | 173 | No data |
12 rows from EIA retail sales.
CSVWhat Ohio power is made of
In plain words. Natural gas is the biggest source in Ohio (54%), and the power made there is dirtier than the U.S. average per kWh. Plants with 650 MW are planned to retire by 2030. New plants with 2,598 MW are under construction.
In 2025 Ohio plants of 1 MW or more made 145.3 TWh. The biggest sources: natural gas 54.2%, coal 24.6%, nuclear 11.8%. For comparison, natural gas makes 40.9% of U.S. generation. Wind, solar and hydro together: 7.9% (22.6% for the U.S.). Ohio plants only; imports and rooftop solar are not counted.
Ohio, share of net generation, %
- Coal 24.6
- Natural gas 54.2
- Nuclear 11.8
- Hydro (conventional) 0.3
- Wind 2.0
- Utility-scale solar 5.5
- Petroleum 0.8
- Wood, biomass, geothermal, waste 0.2
- Other 0.5
Fuel groups: prices guide.
Ohio, share of net generation and operating capacity: 9 rows
| Source | Ohio share of generation, % | U.S. share, % | Ohio generation, TWh | Ohio capacity, MW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal | 24.6 | 16.6 | 35.75 | 6,822 |
| Natural gas | 54.2 | 40.9 | 78.78 | 18,480 |
| Nuclear | 11.8 | 17.7 | 17.14 | 2,237 |
| Hydro (conventional) | 0.3 | 5.5 | 0.48 | 123 |
| Wind | 2.0 | 10.4 | 2.95 | 1,100 |
| Utility-scale solar | 5.5 | 6.8 | 8.02 | 4,486 |
| Petroleum | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.16 | 738 |
| Wood, biomass, geothermal, waste | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.29 | 110 |
| Other | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.75 | 249 |
EIA-923 and EIA-860 for Ohio, 2025 data, pulled 2 Oct 2026.
CSVOhio plant pipeline
Ohio, megawatts: 6 rows
| Ohio plants | MW |
|---|---|
| Operating, utility-scale | 34,346 |
| Battery storage | 46 |
| Retiring 2026 to 2030 | 650 |
| Retiring after 2030 | 0 |
| Under construction | 2,598 |
| Planned | 2,076 |
EIA-860 generators in Ohio, 2025 data.
CSVOhio carbon per kWh
Ohio plants emitted 1,064 lb of CO₂ per MWh in 2023 (0.483 kg per kWh), against 767 lb for the U.S. An average Ohio home using 879 kWh a month accounts for about 424 kg of CO₂ a month at that rate. The rate is for Ohio plants, not your supplier.
state and national values: 4 rows
| Measure | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| CO₂, lb per MWh | 1,063.8 | 767.2 |
| CO₂, kg per kWh | 0.483 | 0.348 |
| NOx, lb per MWh | 0.344 | 0.452 |
| SO2, lb per MWh | 0.610 | 0.359 |
EPA eGRID2023 for Ohio, pulled 2 Oct 2026.
CSVWho delivers and who sells in Ohio
58.0% of Ohio home accounts bought energy from a supplier other than the wires company in 2024 (70 suppliers reported), 5,142,108 accounts in all. Plan prices are not shown here: choosing a supplier.
Ohio, largest wires companies: 5 rows
| Ohio wires company | Delivery-only home accounts |
|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co | 788,464 |
| Ohio Edison Co | 706,029 |
| Cleveland Electric Illum Co | 544,728 |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc | 399,351 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co | 346,219 |
EIA-861 wires companies in Ohio, 2024 data.
CSVOhio, largest suppliers by home accounts: 5 rows
| Ohio supplier | Home accounts |
|---|---|
| Energy Harbor Corp. | 902,100 |
| AEP Energy | 446,968 |
| Dynegy Energy Services, LLC | 444,458 |
| NextEra Energy Services, LLC | 437,348 |
| Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. | 168,756 |
EIA-861 suppliers in Ohio, 2024 data.
CSVOhio weather
A normal year in Ohio brings 6,062 heating and 727 cooling degree-days (1991 to 2020). 2025 had 5,756 heating (5% below normal) and 909 cooling (25% above normal).
Ohio degree-days by year
Heating and cooling degree-days, Ohio, 2015 to 2025: 11 rows
| Ohio year | Heating (HDD) | Cooling (CDD) | Normal HDD | Normal CDD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5674 | 792 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2016 | 5238 | 1044 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2017 | 5072 | 733 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2018 | 5765 | 1062 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2019 | 5571 | 945 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2020 | 5250 | 876 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2021 | 5213 | 928 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2022 | 5698 | 863 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2023 | 4886 | 689 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2024 | 4703 | 998 | 6062 | 727 |
| 2025 | 5756 | 909 | 6062 | 727 |
NOAA nClimDiv degree-days for Ohio, 2015 to 2025, pulled 2 Oct 2026.
CSVOhio meters and time-of-use rates
62.3% of Ohio home meters are advanced (AMI) meters: 3,244,649 of 5,208,927. 10 of 21 reporting utilities offer a home time-of-use rate, and 35,826 home accounts are enrolled in dynamic pricing programs.
EIA-861 meters in Ohio, data year 2024, pulled 2 Oct 2026: homes.
Flood claims and flood insurance in Ohio
Ohio: 3,235 NFIP flood claims with a loss date in 2015 to 2025, $70.1M paid, median paid claim $11,176; 25th of 55 states and territories by dollars paid. The peak year was 2015 with 534 claims. FEMA counts 0.4% of Ohio residential structures as insured, 47th of 51, and the policy file shows 22,125 NFIP policies in force on 8 Sep 2026. Floods damage substations and lines, and in Ohio this is claims history, not an outage count.
| Top counties in Ohio | Claims 2015-2025 | Paid | Claims per 1,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | 365 | $14.1M | 1.5 |
| Franklin County | 268 | $2.8M | 0.7 |
| Cuyahoga County | 201 | $6.8M | 0.5 |
| Ottawa County | 150 | $2.8M | 5.3 |
| Summit County | 121 | $2.5M | 0.6 |
Ohio: flood claims by state, flood claims by county. 3,235 Ohio claims as of 8 Sep 2026, OpenFEMA NFIP; counts under 5 hidden.
Ohio charts
Price by sector, Ohio
Home 15.99, business 10.66, industry 7.10 ¢ in 2024.
Ohio price by sector 2015-2024, 2015 to 2024: 10 rows
| Year | Residential | Commercial | Industrial | Gap to U.S. residential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12.80 | 10.07 | 7.02 | +0.15 |
| 2016 | 12.47 | 9.97 | 6.98 | -0.08 |
| 2017 | 12.63 | 10.05 | 6.92 | -0.26 |
| 2018 | 12.56 | 10.11 | 7.01 | -0.31 |
| 2019 | 12.38 | 9.72 | 6.55 | -0.63 |
| 2020 | 12.29 | 9.53 | 6.16 | -0.86 |
| 2021 | 12.77 | 9.75 | 6.55 | -0.89 |
| 2022 | 13.85 | 10.39 | 7.45 | -1.19 |
| 2023 | 15.38 | 10.75 | 7.03 | -0.62 |
| 2024 | 15.99 | 10.66 | 7.10 | -0.49 |
10 rows from EIA retail sales.
CSVLargest utilities, SAIDI
Median of 29 reporters here: 93.7 minutes.
Ohio, SAIDI of the largest Ohio utilities: EIA-861 survey.
CSVMedian SAIDI by year, 2015-2024
96 minutes in 2015, 94 in 2024.
Median SAIDI by year, Ohio, 2015 to 2024: 10 rows
| Year | Ohio median | Gap to U.S. median reporter |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 96 | -5 |
| 2016 | 88 | -14 |
| 2017 | 95 | +0 |
| 2018 | 107 | +6 |
| 2019 | 104 | +6 |
| 2020 | 104 | +7 |
| 2021 | 104 | +8 |
| 2022 | 100 | -3 |
| 2023 | 102 | +3 |
| 2024 | 94 | -5 |
10 rows from EIA-861 survey.
CSVWho serves each county
Ohio counties shaded by utilities listing them; the table shows the top twelve.
1 utility 2 3 4 or more
Ohio counties: first 12 of 88 rows
| County | Utilities | Names |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 8 | City of Westerville; Consolidated Cooperative; Dayton Power & Light Co; Duke Energy Ohio Inc; Licking Rural Electric Inc; Ohio Edison Co; Ohio Power Co; Union Rural Electric Coop, Inc |
| Franklin | 8 | City of Columbus; City of Westerville; Consolidated Cooperative; Duke Energy Ohio Inc; Licking Rural Electric Inc; Ohio Edison Co; Ohio Power Co; South Central Power Company |
| Licking | 6 | Consolidated Cooperative; Duke Energy Ohio Inc; Guernsey-Muskingum El Coop Inc; Licking Rural Electric Inc; Ohio Power Co; South Central Power Company |
| Sandusky | 6 | Clyde Light & Power; Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc; North Central Elec Coop, Inc; Ohio Edison Co; Ohio Power Co; The Toledo Edison Co |
| Union | 6 | Consolidated Cooperative; Dayton Power & Light Co; Ohio Edison Co; Ohio Power Co; Pioneer Rural Elec Coop, Inc; Union Rural Electric Coop, Inc |
| Ashland | 5 | Holmes-Wayne Electric Coop Inc; Licking Rural Electric Inc; Lorain-Medina R E C, Inc; Ohio Edison Co; Ohio Power Co |
| Auglaize | 5 | City of Celina; Dayton Power & Light Co; Midwest Electric, Inc; Ohio Power Co; Pioneer Rural Elec Coop, Inc |
| Coshocton | 5 | Duke Energy Ohio Inc; Guernsey-Muskingum El Coop Inc; Holmes-Wayne Electric Coop Inc; Licking Rural Electric Inc; Ohio Power Co |
| Knox | 5 | Consolidated Cooperative; Holmes-Wayne Electric Coop Inc; Licking Rural Electric Inc; Ohio Edison Co; Ohio Power Co |
| Madison | 5 | Dayton Power & Light Co; Duke Energy Ohio Inc; Ohio Edison Co; Pioneer Rural Elec Coop, Inc; South Central Power Company |
| Muskingum | 5 | Duke Energy Ohio Inc; Guernsey-Muskingum El Coop Inc; Licking Rural Electric Inc; Ohio Power Co; South Central Power Company |
| Pike | 5 | Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc; Duke Energy Ohio Inc; Ohio Power Co; Ohio Valley Electric Corp; South Central Power Company |
88 rows from EIA-861 Service Territory, Census 2023 county outlines.
CSVAnalyst note
Ohio residential power was 18th highest of 51 in 2015 at 12.80 ¢ and is 18th in 2024 at 15.99 ¢, so the state held the same place. The U.S. figure went 12.65 to 16.48 ¢ while Ohio went +24.9%. The biggest annual move was 2023 at +11.0%; the latest year, 2024, came in at +4.0% against +3.0% for the U.S. Business customers paid 10.07 ¢ in 2015 and 10.66 ¢ in 2024, a gap to homes of -2.73 ¢ then and -5.33 ¢ now; industry went from 7.02 to 7.10 ¢ (+1.1%). Reliability changed little at the 19 Ohio utilities that report in both years: their median SAIDI went from 96 minutes in 2015 to 94 in 2024, -3%, against a U.S. median reporter of 99. Ohio Power Co is the largest by accounts with 1,533,265, 26.5% of the 5,787,740 accounts in Ohio, and the top three hold 58.2%.
Ohio ranks 18th of 51 on residential price (15.99 ¢), mid-table, and 3.0% under the national average. Since 2015 the residential price moved +24.9% against +30.3% nationally, so Ohio has slipped behind the national trend by 5.4 points.
Businesses pay 5.33 ¢ less than households here (-33.3%); business is under home price in 51 of 51. SAIDI for the typical reporter is 93.7 minutes across 29 utilities, under the national 99.5. Three utilities serve 60.3% of accounts.
By revenue, Ohio electricity splits 48.1% residential, 31.2% commercial and 20.7% industrial; by kWh the split is 34.0%, 33.1% and 33.0%. Residential accounts are the largest revenue source here. Home accounts are 88.8% of 5,787,738 accounts and use 846 kWh a month, a commercial account 6,749 and an industrial one 231,616.
Facts
- Residents (ACS 2023)
- 11,780,0464,829,571 households
- Electric accounts
- 5,787,740491 per 1,000 residents
- Residential price
- 15.99 ¢/kWh-0.49 ¢ against the U.S.
- Commercial price
- 10.66 ¢/kWh-2.09 ¢ against the U.S.
- Industrial price
- 7.10 ¢/kWh-1.03 ¢ against the U.S.
- Residential since 2015
- +24.9%-5.4 points vs U.S.
- Retail sales
- 153.7 TWh13,048 kWh a resident
- Utilities listed
- 3615 municipal, 14 cooperative, 7 investor owned
- Median SAIDI
- 93.7 min29 utilities, 0.94x U.S.
- Net-metered capacity
- 449 MW26,296 installations
- Top three utilities
- 60.3%of utility accounts
- Business minus home
- -5.33 ¢-33.3% of the home price
- Counties with 2+ utilities
- 85 of 88most: Franklin, 8 utilities
Data tables
Ohio: price by year
| Year | Home | Business | Industry | Home vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12.80 | 10.07 | 7.02 | +0.15 |
| 2016 | 12.47 | 9.97 | 6.98 | -0.08 |
| 2017 | 12.63 | 10.05 | 6.92 | -0.26 |
| 2018 | 12.56 | 10.11 | 7.01 | -0.31 |
| 2019 | 12.38 | 9.72 | 6.55 | -0.63 |
| 2020 | 12.29 | 9.53 | 6.16 | -0.86 |
| 2021 | 12.77 | 9.75 | 6.55 | -0.89 |
| 2022 | 13.85 | 10.39 | 7.45 | -1.19 |
| 2023 | 15.38 | 10.75 | 7.03 | -0.62 |
| 2024 | 15.99 | 10.66 | 7.10 | -0.49 |
Questions on Ohio
How many cents per kWh do Ohio homes pay?
15.99 cents in 2024, which is -0.49 cents against the U.S. figure.
Did Ohio electricity get more expensive after 2015?
It went from 12.80 to 15.99 cents, +24.9% in total, -5.4 points against the U.S.
How many utilities does EIA list for Ohio?
36 utilities have Ohio as their largest state, and 29 of them report SAIDI.
How much solar net metering exists in Ohio?
449 MW over 26,296 installations.
How many electric accounts does Ohio have per 1,000 residents?
491: 5,787,740 accounts for 11,780,046 residents.
Do Ohio businesses pay more than households?
Businesses pay 10.66 ¢ and homes 15.99 ¢, a difference of -5.33 ¢.
What did Ohio residential electricity cost in 2025?
Ohio averaged 16.96 cents per kWh, +6.1% against 15.99 in 2024, and 19 of 51 among states.
Are Ohio residential electricity prices rising in 2026?
Ohio is +5.9 points against the U.S.: 18.70 cents from January to July 2026, +13.0% on 2025.
When in 2025 did Ohio residential power cost most, October or January?
October at 17.85 cents in Ohio; January was the lowest at 15.62, a 14% spread.
Does Ohio residential power cost more than the national average in 2026?
0.49 cents above the national average; Ohio 18.70 cents over January to July 2026, +13.0% on 2025.
States with a similar home price
Closest to Ohio at 15.99 ¢/kWh, by 2024 average home price.
- Illinois15.87 ¢/kWh for homes in 2024, 0.12 ¢ below Ohio
- Minnesota15.45 ¢/kWh for homes in 2024, 0.54 ¢ below Ohio
- Delaware16.57 ¢/kWh for homes in 2024, 0.58 ¢ above Ohio
- Alabama15.18 ¢/kWh for homes in 2024, 0.81 ¢ below Ohio
- West Virginia15.07 ¢/kWh for homes in 2024, 0.92 ¢ below Ohio
More on Ohio
- Average electric bill in Ohiotypical bill by month and use
- Heating cost in Ohioelectricity vs gas vs heat pump
- Columbus electricity rates906,480 residents
- Cleveland electricity rates367,523 residents
- Cincinnati electricity rates309,595 residents
- Toledo electricity rates268,461 residents
- Akron electricity rates189,526 residents
- Dayton electricity rates136,741 residents
- Ohio outages by utilitySAIDI ranking, price versus outages
- Ohio Power Co1,533,265 accounts, SAIDI 158 min
- Ohio Edison Co1,074,066 accounts, SAIDI 114 min
- Duke Energy Ohio Inc759,800 accounts, SAIDI 103 min
- Cleveland Electric Illum Co758,455 accounts, SAIDI 150 min
- Dayton Power & Light Co540,836 accounts, SAIDI 106 min
- The Toledo Edison Co316,087 accounts, SAIDI 95 min
- City of Cleveland73,666 accounts, SAIDI 170 min
- South Central Power Company127,851 accounts, SAIDI 201 min
- Ohio residential rates15.99 ¢, rank 18 of 51
- Ohio commercial rates10.66 ¢, rank 32 of 51
- Ohio industrial rates7.10 ¢, rank 40 of 51
How Ohio ranks and compares
Ohio is 33rd cheapest of 51 on price (16.96 ¢); 26th of 44 on outage minutes (133 min); 41st cleanest grid (1,064 lb CO2 per MWh); 15th highest income burden (2.58%).
All rankings, price, income and outages explorer, compare two states.
Help paying the bill in Ohio
Ohio has $181.2 million in federal energy-assistance money for FY2026, shutoff rules and phone lines. Open the Ohio help page.
Counties in Ohio ranked: highest and lowest energy burden, storm reports and old homes, county by county.
More on Ohio
- Ohio home price since 20018.37 ¢ in 2001, 16.96 ¢ in 2025: +103% as printed, +11% after inflation
- Power plants planned in Ohio3,466 MW planned, 10% of the 33,157 MW operating; 620 MW set to retire
- Major outage reports in Ohio67 DOE reports name Ohio, 2014 to 2023, 13th of 51
- Ohio data centers and billscommercial electricity sales +26 from 2019 to 2025, 8th of 51; a proxy, not data-center load
- Ohio energy burden9.3% of income for households under 60% of state median income, 23rd of 51; all households 2.6%