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Akron residents can choose from PUCO-certified electricity suppliers like Energy Harbor, IGS Energy, Constellation, and Direct Energy. Ohio Edison delivers the power—you pick your supplier and rate.
The cheapest electricity rates in Akron, OH typically range from 5-7¢/kWh for the generation portion of your bill. Akron is served by Ohio Edison, which offers a Price to Compare (PTC) rate—if a supplier beats that rate, you save money. Enter your ZIP code above to compare all available supplier rates and find the best deal for your Akron home.
Rates are for generation only · Your Ohio Edison delivery charges stay the same regardless of supplier
Akron residents can slash their electricity bills with Ohio's energy choice program.
Akron homeowners in Summit County can choose competitive electricity suppliers instead of Ohio Edison's default rate. Typical savings run a few hundred per year.
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Enrollment takes 2 minutes. Ohio Edison continues delivering power without interruption.
Akron customers can compare rates from suppliers like Energy Harbor, IGS Energy, and Constellation—all PUCO-certified.
Ohio Edison continues delivering electricity to your Akron home. Only your generation rate changes—same wires, same reliability.
Lock in fixed rates for 12-36 months and avoid seasonal price fluctuations in the Ohio electricity market.
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Ohio Edison is the regulated utility serving Akron in Summit County. Ohio Edison maintains power lines and meters—your supplier (Energy Harbor, IGS, Constellation, etc.) sells the electricity itself.
Ohio deregulated electricity in 2001 under Senate Bill 3, overseen by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Akron residents can compare rates from 20+ certified suppliers via Apples to Apples or here.
Learn about Ohio Edison rates, coverage area, and competitive supplier options for Akron.
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Akron has 29 ZIP codes in the Ohio Edison service area. Click any ZIP code to compare electricity rates for that area.
Looking for electricity rates in Akron? Enter your ZIP code above to compare plans from PUCO-certified electricity suppliers. All 29 Akron ZIP codes have access to competitive electricity rates through Ohio's energy choice program.
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