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Electricity In Ohio

Population11,689,100
Total Consumption144,087,247 MWh / 12.33 MWh per capita
CO₂ Equivalent Emissions77,707,799,124 kg
Total Production122,312,377 MWh / 10.46 MWh per capita

Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ohio

Ohio residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electric Rates:

24^th12.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Ohio

15^th$107.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ohio Residents

Energy Profile of Ohio

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2021 and 2020 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

AnnualAnnual data for 2020 will be finalized in the fall of 2021. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2021 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Ohio's Electricity Prices and Usage

Residents in Ohio enjoy a lower residential electricity rate than most people around the United States, with an average state electric rate of 12.13 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the US average of 13.33 cents. When shopping for electricity, consumers have multiple choices to choose from for their electricity provider due to the deregulated electricity market that exists in the state. The state has total emissions of 6,647.89 kilograms per capita of CO2 emissions, while the nationwide average is 4,582.45. Selling 11,411,702 megawatt hours, AEP Ohio is the largest electricity provider in the state. The state is the 7th largest state in the US, with a population of 11,689,100. There is a deficit of 21774869.988999993 megawatt hours in the state because of consumers using 17.80% more electricity than the state generates. This results in the need to purchase additional electricity from other states.

Residential Electricity Providers in Ohio

Provider	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Average Bill ($)	Residential Sales (MWh)	Residential Revenues ($)	State Production (MWh)	State Emissions (KG)
AEP Ohio	12.60	115.99	9,289,229	1,170,328,000	10,342,526.05	16,999,771,725.95
Ohio Edison	11.73	98.7	3,086,685	362,022,048		2,263,685,812.03
AES Ohio	9.13	86.37	2,944,616	268,986,000	5,678,168.63	2,731,536,109.92
Duke Energy Ohio	10.97	105.87	2,921,486	320,370,359	5,387,479.02	2,598,394,330.52
South Central Power Company	11.92	133.94	1,492,172	177,894,000		1,548,367,800.92
Illuminating Company	12.11	75.06	1,293,281	156,664,687		1,173,806,858.81
Toledo Edison	12.43	97.15	833,983	103,648,571		628,623,919.56
Cleveland Public Power	14.65	71	377,063	55,255,600	517	1,789,192,323.32
Licking Rural Electric	13.90	151.17	316,570	44,016,600		219,019,555.8
Pioneer Rural Electric Cooperative	13.75	184.51	254,093	34,941,200		362,328,703.47

Power Plants in Ohio

Plant	City/County	Primary Fuel Type	Production (MWh)	Emission (KG)	Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)	Toxic Chemical Release
Gavin Power, LLCArcLight Capital (50.00%)The Blackstone Group (50.00%)	Gallia County	Coal	14,356,143.94	13,796,976,746.05	961.05	Yes
CardinalAEP Ohio (33.85%)Buckeye Power (66.15%)	Brilliant CDP	Coal	9,932,503.94	9,158,507,912.85	922.07	Yes
PerryFirst Energy (100.00%)	Perry	Nuclear	9,719,854	122,852,586.36	12.64
Hanging Rock Energy FacilityDynegy Energy Services (100.00%)	Glendale	Natural Gas	9,424,471	3,612,080,670.94	383.27
Davis BesseFirst Energy (100.00%)	Ottawa County	Nuclear	7,973,178	121,570,594.76	15.25
Miami FortDynegy Energy Services (100.00%)	Hamilton County	Coal	6,941,525.99	6,748,034,470.18	972.13	Yes
Waterford Power, LLCArcLight Capital (50.00%)The Blackstone Group (50.00%)	Washington County	Natural Gas	6,583,459	2,450,096,013.12	372.16
Clean Energy Future-Lordstown, LLCClean Energy Future-Lordstown, LLC (100.00%)	Lordstown	Natural Gas	6,371,099	2,217,960,264.1	348.13
FirstEnergy W H SammisEnergy Harbor (100.00%)	Stratton	Coal	6,302,924.02	6,715,304,024.14	1,065.43	Yes
Oregon Clean Energy CenterAres Management (50.00%)	Oregon	Natural Gas	5,703,120	2,076,557,592.62	364.11

Quick Facts

Ohio ranks 26th for electricity consumption per capita, with citizens consuming 12.33 megawatt hours per year per person.

Ohio uses non-renewable sources to generate 10.15 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 28th highest state for non-renewable generation per capita.

In Ohio, 118,586,166.64 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable sources. Ohio is 6th worst in the country for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel types.

With a 0.00% decrease over the past year, Ohio’s population is estimated to be 11,689,100.

Ohio has seen a 4.69% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production over the past 12 months.

Ohio uses over 144,000,000 megawatt hours for statewide electricity needs, making the state the 4th highest consumer of megawatt hours in the United States.

County	Population	Providers	Plants	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Adams County	27,698	6		11.06	$105.35/mo
Allen County	102,351	7	2	11.21	$129.31/mo
Ashland County	53,484	11		10.53	$99.85/mo
Ashtabula County	97,241	5	2	9.54	$67.03/mo
Athens County	65,327	6		10.14	$89.25/mo
Auglaize County	45,656	14	3	12.01	$116.88/mo
Belmont County	67,006	6		11.49	$105.83/mo
Brown County	43,432	10	2	10.13	$90.76/mo
Butler County	383,134	8	9	11.77	$110.59/mo
Carroll County	26,914	7	1	11.05	$99.83/mo
Champaign County	38,885	5		10.05	$110.00/mo
Clark County	134,083	7	1	10.05	$79.26/mo
Clermont County	206,428	5	2	9.10	$81.84/mo
Clinton County	41,968	6		8.18	$71.42/mo
Columbiana County	101,883	8		9.65	$80.19/mo
Coshocton County	36,600	8	1	11.04	$101.62/mo
Crawford County	41,494	9	2	11.53	$98.39/mo
Cuyahoga County	1,235,072	5	9	11.27	$66.78/mo
Darke County	51,113	9	6	10.60	$120.20/mo
Defiance County	38,087	8	2	11.15	$118.88/mo
Delaware County	209,177	9	1	11.38	$105.76/mo
Erie County	74,266	7	2	11.76	$92.57/mo
Fairfield County	157,574	5		10.78	$107.37/mo
Fayette County	28,525	9		8.45	$74.68/mo
Franklin County	1,316,756	10	4	10.69	$86.53/mo
Fulton County	42,126	6	1	11.68	$106.73/mo
Gallia County	29,898	5	2	11.67	$110.53/mo
Geauga County	93,649	5		9.57	$65.15/mo
Greene County	168,937	6	1	8.16	$70.69/mo
Guernsey County	38,875	5		11.09	$100.47/mo
Hamilton County	817,473	5	5	9.11	$82.19/mo
Hancock County	75,783	6	4	11.80	$114.09/mo
Hardin County	31,365	8	4	10.84	$112.79/mo
Harrison County	15,040	7		10.48	$97.97/mo
Henry County	27,006	10	3	13.28	$123.82/mo
Highland County	43,161	10		10.38	$99.31/mo
Hocking County	28,264	5		10.41	$98.79/mo
Holmes County	43,960	8		10.79	$101.03/mo
Huron County	58,266	12		11.83	$101.01/mo
Jackson County	32,413	6		12.21	$111.85/mo
Jefferson County	65,325	6	2	10.30	$91.35/mo
Knox County	62,322	9	1	10.98	$104.07/mo
Lake County	230,149	5	4	11.22	$74.56/mo
Lawrence County	59,463	5		11.26	$104.84/mo
Licking County	176,862	10	1	10.85	$101.71/mo
Logan County	45,672	11	1	11.51	$110.93/mo
Lorain County	309,833	9	6	10.71	$94.36/mo
Lucas County	428,348	5	4	9.75	$76.21/mo
Madison County	44,731	11		9.49	$81.52/mo
Mahoning County	228,683	4	2	9.38	$76.49/mo
Marion County	65,093	9	3	11.27	$106.19/mo
Medina County	179,746	7	3	11.39	$93.27/mo
Meigs County	22,907	5	1	10.73	$97.64/mo
Mercer County	41,172	8		10.67	$121.19/mo
Miami County	106,987	7	3	10.24	$98.88/mo
Monroe County	13,654	7		11.00	$91.49/mo
Montgomery County	531,687	8	4	8.20	$72.31/mo
Morgan County	14,508	6		10.35	$91.06/mo
Morrow County	35,328	9		11.65	$103.97/mo
Muskingum County	86,215	7	1	10.91	$98.47/mo
Noble County	14,424	7		11.62	$102.48/mo
Ottawa County	40,525	8	2	10.82	$82.58/mo
Paulding County	18,672	5	6	10.77	$112.90/mo
Perry County	36,134	5	1	10.26	$95.41/mo
Pickaway County	58,457	7	1	10.75	$108.91/mo
Pike County	27,772	25		10.38	$95.31/mo
Portage County	162,466	5	1	9.39	$76.09/mo
Preble County	40,882	7		9.89	$95.81/mo
Putnam County	33,861	10	1	11.41	$133.46/mo
Richland County	121,154	16	4	11.95	$91.38/mo
Ross County	76,666	7	1	10.28	$96.51/mo
Sandusky County	58,518	10	3	11.58	$88.43/mo
Scioto County	75,314	7	2	10.17	$90.70/mo
Seneca County	55,178	9	1	11.94	$104.22/mo
Shelby County	48,590	8	3	11.16	$119.78/mo
Stark County	370,606	8	1	11.84	$95.13/mo
Summit County	541,013	7	2	11.57	$93.11/mo
Trumbull County	197,974	8	4	10.16	$70.28/mo
Tuscarawas County	91,987	12	2	12.21	$101.91/mo
Union County	58,988	10		10.25	$103.26/mo
Van Wert County	28,275	9	2	11.09	$122.66/mo
Vinton County	13,085	6		10.71	$98.13/mo
Warren County	234,602	6		8.80	$78.17/mo
Washington County	59,911	5	3	11.17	$97.54/mo
Wayne County	115,710	9	3	10.86	$96.41/mo
Williams County	36,692	9	6	11.89	$108.77/mo
Wood County	130,817	17	5	12.67	$106.13/mo
Wyandot County	21,772	11	1	10.81	$93.96/mo

The state of Ohio’s primary fuel source used for electricity production is Natural Gas. They produce 51,700,815.13 megawatt hours from this fuel. Combined with Coal (38.84%) and Nuclear (14.47%), the three fuel types account for 95.57% of the production. The state's electricity use levels result in CO2 pollution totaling 77,707,799,123.83 kilograms, which is the 3rd most of any state in the US. Averaging 6,647.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the state ranks 11th worst for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Ohio has 156 electricity generation plants, which is the 19th most in the United States and 46th most when considering facilities per citizen.

NATURAL GAS

42.27%

COAL

38.84%

NUCLEAR

14.47%

WIND

1.93%

PETROLEUM COKE

0.75%

OTHER

1.75%

Roughly 21.05% of the electric companies in Ohio offer net metering to their customers. At the state level, Ohio is known for restricted net metering and feed in tariff legislation.

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Ohio is 2.57%. This includes data from 93 companies, including AEP Ohio, Ohio Edison, and AES Ohio. For comparison, the US average energy loss is 2.72%. Ohio ranks 42nd worst in the nation for grid efficiency based on energy loss.

State governments can help encourage private residents to consider installing solar panels at their private residence by giving rebates and tax breaks to people who choose to make those installs. Ohio currently does not offer a state tax credit for solar panel installation at a private residence. There are currently no statewide rebates available to citizens who are considering purchasing solar panels. The state only offers some optional tax exemptions for residents at their home. There is currently a 100% sales tax exemption in place for the install of private solar panels.

Consumers shopping for electricity options that are powered by renewable fuel types will benefit from statewide initiatives that encourage green energy usage. States that have Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) have requirements in place for electric providers who operate in the state. These standards require that a certain amount of electricity must be produced from green energy. Unfortunately, Ohio only has limited or optional standards plan established. Also, the state does not have any sort of low income solar programs that encourage the installation of solar panels at low income households.

FAQ: Common Questions About Energy in Ohio

How many electric companies offer service in Ohio?

Ohio has 114 electricity companies operating in the area.

Where does Ohio get its electricity?

Ohio’s electricity is generated using primarily Natural Gas, which accounts for 42.27% of the fuel used in the state. Coal and Nuclear also make up 38.84% and 14.47% respectively.

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Ohio?

By total revenue, AEP Ohio is the largest electricity provider in Ohio.

Does Ohio have a deregulated electricity market?

Ohio has a deregulated electricity market, meaning consumers in the state can often choose from an abundance of electricity suppliers for their electricity needs.

What power companies offer service in Ohio?

State Customers Rank	Provider	State Customers
1	AEP Ohio	925,983
2	Ohio Edison	330,573
3	AES Ohio	279,517
4	Duke Energy Ohio	273,400
5	Illuminating Company	188,708
6	South Central Power Company	120,382
7	Toledo Edison	96,725
8	Cleveland Public Power	73,600
9	Hamilton Utilities	29,436
10	Licking Rural Electric	25,941

What is a good electricity rate in Ohio?

A good electricity rate in Ohio would be anything below the state average of 12.13 cents per kilowatt hour. Anything below that amount would be better than most other rates in the state. Currently, the different rates in the state range from 7.04 cents per kilowatt hour up to 16.42 cents per kilowatt hour.

What is the average electric bill in Ohio?

The average electric bill in the state of Ohio in 2021 is $107 while the countrywide average is $120.

How many power plants are located in Ohio?

Ohio is home to 156 active power plants producing electricity for the state.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Ohio?

Residential Rate Rank	Provider	Residential Rate (¢)	State Customers
1	Ambit Energy	7.04	6,760
2	Niles Electric Company	8.04	12,733
3	Hubbard Electric	8.11	4,388
4	AES Ohio	9.13	279,517
5	Wharton, Ohio Electric Utility	9.51	165
6	Georgetown Ohio Utilities	9.69	2,129
7	Orrville Utilities	10.33	7,468
8	Bethel Village Utilities	10.64	1,606
9	Carey Electric	10.68	1,891
10	New Bremen Utilities	10.84	1,617

Last Reviewed By: King Manalo

Published: 2021-03-16Last Updated: 2021-10-14