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Columbus residents can choose from PUCO-certified electricity suppliers like Energy Harbor, IGS Energy, Constellation, and Direct Energy. AEP Ohio delivers the power—you pick your supplier and rate.
The cheapest electricity rates in Columbus, OH typically range from 5-7¢/kWh for the generation portion of your bill. Columbus is served by AEP 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 Columbus home.
Rates are for generation only · Your AEP Ohio delivery charges stay the same regardless of supplier
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Columbus customers can compare rates from suppliers like Energy Harbor, IGS Energy, and Constellation—all PUCO-certified.
AEP Ohio continues delivering electricity to your Columbus 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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AEP Ohio is the regulated utility serving Columbus in Franklin County. AEP 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). Columbus residents can compare rates from 20+ certified suppliers via Apples to Apples or here.
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