Best Ohio Electricity Plans
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Find the best electricity rates in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and across Ohio. Compare suppliers and find plans that match your usage.
Best rates vary by utility: Your utility territory (AEP, Duke, FirstEnergy, or AES) determines which suppliers offer service. We compare all available plans for your specific ZIP code.
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Ohio Electricity Rates: What You're Paying vs. What's Available
Most Ohio households pay their utility's Standard Service Offer without ever checking what competitive suppliers charge. As of July 2026, the gap between the highest default supply rate and the lowest available competitive rate is more than 3 cents per kilowatt-hour, which adds up fast on a typical monthly bill.
Columbus Ohio Electricity Rates: AEP Ohio & Energy Choice
Columbus electricity comes from AEP Ohio at 10.7¢/kWh (July 2026). 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 Rates & Average Bill (2026)
Cleveland electricity from The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy) costs 9.5¢/kWh (July 2026). 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.
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