Ohio electricity infrastructure

Ohio's electricity choice program

Energy Choice Ohio

3 million Ohioans have saved $37.5 billion by choosing their supplier. Same service, lower bills.

See How Much You Could Save

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Since 2001
3M+ Ohioans
PUCO Regulated
Current Rate
per kWh
Lowest Rate
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Your utility stays. Your rate drops.

Think of it like choosing your cell phone plan. You pick the carrier, but the same towers deliver your calls.

What changes

  • Who supplies your electricity
  • The rate you pay per kWh
  • One line item on your bill

What stays the same

  • Your utility (AEP, Duke, FirstEnergy)
  • Who fixes outages
  • Same reliability
  • One bill, same as always
State Program
Created by Ohio Senate Bill 3 in 1999
PUCO Regulated
Every supplier is PUCO-certified
7-Day Guarantee
Cancel for any reason, no questions

What Ohio utilities charge vs. suppliers

These are real rates, updated every 15 minutes. The "Price to Compare" is your utility's default rate. Beat that number and you save.

Want to see rates for your address?

Switching takes 5 minutes

Here's the whole process.

1

Enter your ZIP code

We'll show you rates from PUCO-certified suppliers in your utility's territory.

2

Pick a plan

Fixed rate if you want to lock in your price. Variable if you're okay with it moving. Green if you want renewables.

3

Enter your account number

It's on your utility bill. That's the only thing you need.

4

Done

Your utility handles the switch. New rate shows up on your next bill cycle. Your lights stay on the whole time.

Changed your mind?

You have 7 days to cancel after enrolling. And you can return to your utility's default rate when your contract's up. Ohio law guarantees it.

Ready to see what you could save?

Check rates for your ZIP code. Takes 30 seconds.

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Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

Free to compare
Same reliability
No interruption

Yes, you can switch electricity suppliers in deregulated states.

  • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Texas allow electricity choice
  • Your utility still delivers power (same wires, same reliability)
  • Only your generation rate changes—nothing else

Utilities aren't required to promote switching, so most people miss it.

  • 'Price to Compare' is on your bill but hard to find
  • 95%+ of customers stay on default rates
  • Utilities profit from you not switching

You can still benefit—check if better rates are available.

  • Check your current rate and contract end date
  • Compare to available plans in your area
  • Switch now if savings exceed any fees

Most residential plans have $0 early termination fees.

  • Check your current contract before switching
  • We show if savings outweigh any fees
  • Many suppliers waive fees for new customers

Suppliers pay us a commission—you pay nothing.

  • No setup fees
  • No monthly fees
  • No hidden charges

No. Your utility still delivers power and handles outages.

  • Same wires, same service quality
  • Only the generation company changes
  • Utility responds to outages regardless of supplier

Switching takes 1-2 billing cycles with zero interruption.

  • New rate starts at next meter read
  • Power stays on the entire time
  • No service disruption whatsoever

Select a plan and complete enrollment. Process varies by state.

  • Enter your ZIP to see available plans
  • Choose the best plan for your usage
  • Visit your state page for enrollment details

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3 million Ohioans already switched

They've saved $37.5 billion on electricity since 2001. See what you could save.

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Reviews

"Been on the default rate forever. Finally switched and I'm kicking myself for waiting so long."

Sarah M.
Columbus, OH

"Thought it would be a hassle. Took like 10 minutes. Bill went down, nothing else changed."

David L.
Cleveland, OH

"Same service, same everything. Just paying less now. Should've done this years ago."

Jennifer K.
Cincinnati, OH