Understanding Ohio Electricity
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Learn how Ohio energy choice works, PUCO regulations, the Apples to Apples comparison tool, and how to navigate the deregulated market.
Key concepts: Ohio's deregulated market lets you choose your electricity supplier while your local utility (AEP Ohio, Duke Energy, FirstEnergy, or AES Ohio) delivers the power. PUCO's Apples to Apples tool helps compare offers, but we calculate your actual bill savings.
AEP Ohio's Quiet 30% Rate Cut: What the 2026 PUCO Settlement Did
AEP Ohio's residential default supply rate has fallen 30.9% since 2015. Most of the press around the 2026 PUCO settlement covered the fines and the rate-case fight. The actual per-kWh effect on customers went nearly unmentioned — and the monthly customer charge that everyone also pays didn't move at all. Here is what the tariff filings show.
How to File a PUCO Complaint: Ohio Electric Dispute Guide
File PUCO electricity complaints online at puco.ohio.gov/help-center/file-a-complaint 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.
Ohio Apples to Apples: Compare Electric Rates (PUCO)
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.
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