Ohio Utility Guides
6 utilities serving Ohio
Complete guides for AEP Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio, FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, Illuminating Co), and AES Ohio.
Your utility delivers power: While you can choose your supplier, your local utility (AEP, Duke, FirstEnergy, or AES) delivers electricity to your home. Your utility territory is determined by your address.
Ohio Electric Utilities
AEP Ohio
Columbus and Central Ohio
Columbus, Zanesville, Newark
Duke Energy Ohio
Southwest Ohio
Cincinnati, Middletown
Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)
Northeast Ohio
Akron, Youngstown, Canton
Cleveland Illuminating (FirstEnergy)
Greater Cleveland
Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood
Toledo Edison (FirstEnergy)
Northwest Ohio
Toledo, Bowling Green
AES Ohio
Dayton area
Dayton, Springfield
Utility Guides & Articles
Duke Energy Ohio Cost Per kWh: 2026 Rates Explained
Duke Energy Ohio's Standard Service Offer sits at roughly 10.1 cents per kWh as of July 2026, which is above the midpoint among Ohio's major utilities. Competitive suppliers in the Duke territory can undercut that rate, sometimes by a meaningful margin, because Ohio's deregulated market lets residential customers choose who generates their electricity.
AES Ohio Rates: What Dayton Customers Pay in 2026
AES Ohio's Standard Service Offer runs about 9.4 cents per kWh as of July 2026, but competitive suppliers in the same territory are offering rates as low as 7.6 cents. Knowing where to look on your bill, specifically the Price to Compare line, is the first step toward paying less.
Toledo Edison Rates: What You're Paying & How to Pay Less
Toledo Edison customers in northwest Ohio are sitting on one of the higher default supply rates among the state's major utilities, at roughly 9.7 cents per kilowatt-hour as of July 2026. That number is your Price to Compare, and it's the single most useful figure on your bill for deciding whether a competitive supplier can save you money.
AEP Ohio Electricity Rates: Columbus & Central Ohio Guide
AEP Ohio serves 1.5 million customers across 61 counties including Columbus, Newark, and Lancaster. The current Price to Compare is 11.0¢/kWh. Clean Energy Columbus offers 10.01¢/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 current Price to Compare is around 10.1¢/kWh after a 50% jump since 2023. Cincinnati's aggregation program offers 100% renewable at 10.44¢/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. Price to Compare: 10.9-11.2¢/kWh after 27-28% increases. Compare PUCO-certified suppliers on ElectricRates.org.
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