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Cincinnati residents can choose from PUCO-certified electricity suppliers like Energy Harbor, IGS Energy, Constellation, and Direct Energy. Duke Energy Ohio delivers the power—you pick your supplier and rate.
The cheapest electricity rates in Cincinnati, OH typically range from 5-7¢/kWh for the generation portion of your bill. Cincinnati is served by Duke Energy Ohio, 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 Cincinnati home.
Rates are for generation only · Your Duke Energy Ohio delivery charges stay the same regardless of supplier
Cincinnati has electricity choice—most homeowners just haven't made the switch yet.
Cincinnati residents can choose competitive electricity suppliers instead of Duke Energy Ohio's default rate. Most Hamilton County households save a couple hundred dollars a year.
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Cincinnati customers can compare rates from suppliers like Energy Harbor, IGS Energy, and Constellation—all PUCO-certified.
Duke Energy Ohio continues delivering electricity to your Cincinnati 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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Duke Energy Ohio is the regulated utility serving Cincinnati in Hamilton County. Duke Energy Ohio 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). Cincinnati residents can compare rates from 20+ certified suppliers via Apples to Apples or here.
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