Ohio businesses are overpaying for electricity
Most Ohio business owners don't realize they're on their utility's default "Price to Compare" rate—which is almost always higher than what competitive suppliers offer. Let us show you the difference.
How Ohio commercial electricity works
Ohio deregulated electricity in 2001, giving businesses the power to choose their electricity supplier. Your local utility (AEP, Duke, FirstEnergy, etc.) still delivers the power, but you can buy the commodity from any certified competitive supplier.
The problem? Many Ohio businesses never made an active choice. They're on the utility's "Standard Service Offer" (SSO)—a blended rate based on competitive auctions. It's not the worst rate, but it's rarely the best.
Competitive suppliers often beat the SSO by 10-25%, especially for businesses with predictable usage patterns. We analyze your load profile and find suppliers hungry for accounts like yours.
What Ohio businesses need to know
- 1Your "Price to Compare" isn't fixed
Ohio's SSO rate changes based on utility auctions—sometimes quarterly. A supplier contract locks in your rate, protecting you from increases (or missing out on decreases if the market drops).
- 2Commercial rate classes matter
Ohio utilities have different rate classes (GS-1, GS-2, GS-3, GP, etc.) based on your demand level. Your rate class affects both delivery charges and which supplier products make sense.
- 3Demand charges vary by utility
AEP Ohio structures demand differently than Duke Energy. Understanding your specific utility's tariff is essential to finding real savings—not just a lower per-kWh rate.
- 4PUCO protects you
All Ohio electricity suppliers are certified and regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. You're protected from deceptive practices and have recourse if something goes wrong.
Ohio utility territories we serve
We work with businesses across all Ohio electric utility service areas:
AEP Ohio
Columbus, Central Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio
Southwest Ohio
AES Ohio
West-Central Ohio
FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison)
Northeast Ohio
FirstEnergy (Toledo Edison)
Northwest Ohio
FirstEnergy (Illuminating Co)
Greater Cleveland
Ohio businesses we help
Not in Ohio? We also serve businesses in Texas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and other deregulated states.
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Ohio commercial electricity questions
What's the Price to Compare and why does it matter?
The Price to Compare (PTC) is the supply rate your utility charges if you don't choose a competitive supplier. It's shown on your bill and on the PUCO apples-to-apples comparison charts. When supplier rates are below your PTC, you save by switching. We track these rates and time contract renewals to maximize savings.
How do I know if my business is on the default rate?
Look at your electric bill. If it only shows your utility company's name with no separate supplier listed, you're on the default SSO rate. If you see a "competitive supplier" or "generation supplier" section with a different company name, you've already switched at some point.
Can I switch suppliers if I'm in a current contract?
It depends on your contract terms. Most commercial contracts have early termination fees, but we'll calculate whether the savings from switching outweigh the ETF. Sometimes it makes sense to switch now; sometimes we'll set a reminder for when your contract expires. Either way, it costs nothing to find out.
Will switching affect my power reliability?
No. Your local utility still owns the wires and is responsible for delivery, outages, and maintenance. Switching suppliers only changes who you buy the electricity commodity from—the electrons coming to your building are identical. Service reliability is completely unaffected.