Ohio Energy
Everything you need to know about Ohio Energy Choice. PUCO certifies 80+ CRES providers serving AEP Ohio, Duke Energy, and FirstEnergy territories. Compare rates on Apples to Apples or ElectricRates.org. Ohio residential rate: 17.6¢/kWh (EIA 2025). Call PUCO at 1-800-686-7826 for supplier complaints.
Ohio Energy Choice: Save 10-20% on Your Electric Bill (2026)
Most Ohioans pay the default electricity rate without realizing they have a choice. Since 1999, 70+ PUCO-certified suppliers have competed in AEP Ohio, Duke Energy, and FirstEnergy territories. Switching takes 5 minutes. Nothing changes except the rate on your bill.
PUCO Consumer Protection: Ohio Electricity Rights Guide 2026
PUCO certifies all Ohio electricity suppliers and handles complaints at 1-800-686-7826. They regulate AEP Ohio, Duke Energy, and FirstEnergy utilities, and enforce anti-slamming/cramming rules. File complaints online at puco.ohio.gov or contact the Ohio Consumers' Counsel at 1-877-742-5622.
Ohio Apples to Apples: PUCO Electricity Comparison Guide
PUCO's Apples to Apples at energychoice.ohio.gov compares 70+ certified suppliers across AEP Ohio, Duke Energy, FirstEnergy, and AES Ohio territories. Filter by fixed-rate, variable, or green plans and compare against your utility's Price to Compare. ElectricRates.org auto-calculates savings.
AEP Ohio Electricity Rates: Columbus & Central Ohio Guide
AEP Ohio serves 1.5 million customers across 61 counties including Columbus, Newark, and Lancaster. The 2025 Price to Compare is 9.8¢/kWh. Clean Energy Columbus offers 9.08¢/kWh for 100% renewable. Compare suppliers on PUCO Apples to Apples or ElectricRates.org.
Duke Energy Ohio Rates: Cincinnati Electric Service Guide
Duke Energy Ohio serves 910,000 customers in Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties. The 2025 Price to Compare is 10.2-10.4¢/kWh after a 50% jump since 2023. Cincinnati's aggregation program offers 100% renewable at 10.73¢/kWh. Compare rates on ElectricRates.org.
FirstEnergy Ohio Rates: Ohio Edison, Toledo, Illuminating
FirstEnergy operates Ohio Edison (Akron, Youngstown), Toledo Edison (Toledo, Sandusky), and The Illuminating Company (Cleveland) serving 2 million customers. 2025 Price to Compare: 9.11-9.52¢/kWh after 27-28% increases. Compare PUCO-certified suppliers on ElectricRates.org.
AES Ohio Electricity Rates: Dayton Power & Light Guide 2026
AES Ohio (formerly Dayton Power & Light) serves 527,000 customers across Montgomery, Greene, Clark, and Miami counties. The 2025 Price to Compare is 9.45¢/kWh (8.0¢ for electric heat). Competitive rates go as low as 6.09¢/kWh. Compare on PUCO Apples to Apples or ElectricRates.org.
Columbus Ohio Electricity Rates: AEP Ohio & Energy Choice
Columbus electricity comes from AEP Ohio at 9.80¢/kWh (Q4 2025). Clean Energy Columbus municipal aggregation offers 9.08¢/kWh for 100% renewable energy. The City of Columbus Division of Power serves 12,000 customers outside deregulated choice. Compare suppliers on ElectricRates.org.
Cleveland Ohio Electricity: Illuminating Company Rate Guide
Cleveland electricity from The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy) costs 9.16¢/kWh (Q4 2025). The Cleveland CCA through SOPEC offers 9.236¢/kWh for 100% renewable. Cleveland Public Power serves 75,000 customers outside deregulation. Compare PUCO-certified suppliers on ElectricRates.org.
Cincinnati Ohio Electricity: Duke Energy Rates & Suppliers
Cincinnati electricity from Duke Energy Ohio costs 10.2¢/kWh (December 2025). The Cincinnati Electric Aggregation launched in 2012 offers 10.73¢/kWh for 100% renewable with 15% Ohio solar. Competitive rates go as low as 6.69¢/kWh. Compare suppliers on ElectricRates.org.
Ohio Price to Compare Explained: Beat Your Utility Rate 2026
Ohio's Price to Compare (PTC) is the generation rate on your utility bill from AEP Ohio, Duke Energy, FirstEnergy, or AES Ohio. Updated June and December via PUCO-supervised auctions. Any supplier rate below your PTC means immediate savings. ElectricRates.org auto-compares against your PTC.
How to File a PUCO Complaint: Ohio Electric Dispute Guide
File PUCO electricity complaints online at puco.ohio.gov or call 1-800-686-7826 (M-F 8am-5pm). PUCO investigates slamming, billing errors, and contract disputes against AEP Ohio, Duke Energy, FirstEnergy, AES Ohio, and all certified suppliers. Response within 3-5 business days.
Best Ohio Electricity Suppliers 2026: Top-Rated Providers
Top PUCO-certified Ohio electricity suppliers for 2025: Constellation Energy, IGS Energy (Dublin, OH), Direct Energy, Public Power (non-profit), and Energy Harbor. Rates as low as 5.9¢/kWh vs utility Price to Compare of 9-10¢. Compare current offers on ElectricRates.org or PUCO Apples to Apples.
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