Athens County, Ohio Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Athens County, OH is $167.37
- The average electricity rate in Athens County, OH is 21.38¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Athens County, OH
The average residential electric bill in Athens County, OH is $167.37 per month. Athens County, OH is the 57th most expensive county in Ohio for electricity.
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Athens County, Ohio Electricity Overview
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Athens County pay an average rate of 27.79% above the national average at 21.38 cents per kilowatt hour.
The largest electricity company in Athens County by number of customers is AEP Ohio.
Athens County ranks 40th out of 88 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens consuming 836,552.73 megawatt hours.
Athens County is the 14th highest polluting county in Ohio when considering pollution per capita.
With a population of 62,933 citizens, Athens County is the 870th largest county by population in the United States.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Athens County saw a 7.03% rise within the most recent year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
836,553 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.29 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
383,165,939 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,088.47 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Athens
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Athens Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
17.92¢ per kWh
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 1.45% higher than November last year
- 8.25% higher than the Ohio average
- 5.23% higher than the US average
- 1,088th in the state out of 1,268 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 203 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 58 since November last year
- 22,721st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 478 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,528 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.69¢ per kWh
- 0.12% higher than last month
- 4.07% higher than November last year
- 10.24% higher than the Ohio average
- 7.27% higher than the US average
- 1,123rd in the state out of 1,268 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 28 since November last year
- 22,709th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 268 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 82 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$116.26 per month
- 7.21% lower than last month
- 5.58% lower than November last year
- 4.89% higher than the Ohio average
- 1.67% lower than the US average
- 934th in the state out of 1,268 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 52 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 100 since November last year
- 15,609th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,471 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,722 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$148.81 per month
- 0.38% lower than last month
- 5.75% higher than November last year
- 9.51% higher than the Ohio average
- 4.62% higher than the US average
- 927th in the state out of 1,268 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since November last year
- 18,847th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 162 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 345 since November last year
Athens, OH Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Athens is approximately 17.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.13% above Ohio's average rate of 16.06 cents. AEP Ohio sells an estimated 7,639.44 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $148.81 per month, while the US average is $147.16.
On average, Athens residents emit 6,088.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 947th worst polluting city out of 1268 cities in Ohio. At 6,088.47 kilograms per person and 24,507 people in the city, the city emits 149,210,234.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 66th worst rank in Ohio for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Athens have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Athens
Athens residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Athens, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 8.23 | 68.52 | 4,211,853.97 | 346,790,585.96 | |
| AEP Ohio | BUNDLED | 18.36 | 169.88 | 5,903,351.19 | 1,083,757,796 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 12.58 | 104.87 | 20,805.35 | 2,616,974.86 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 28.88 | 198.89 | 247.92 | 71,601.78 |
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Nelsonville, OH Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Nelsonville is approximately 17.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.13% above Ohio's average rate of 16.06 cents. AEP Ohio sells an estimated 3,603.67 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $148.81 per month, while the US average is $147.16.
On average, Nelsonville residents emit 6,088.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 9th worst polluting city out of 1268 cities in Ohio. At 6,088.47 kilograms per person and 4,319 people in the city, the city emits 26,296,119.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 316th worst rank in Ohio for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Nelsonville have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nelsonville
Nelsonville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nelsonville, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 8.23 | 68.52 | 4,211,853.97 | 346,790,585.96 | |
| AEP Ohio | BUNDLED | 18.36 | 169.88 | 5,903,351.19 | 1,083,757,796 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 12.58 | 104.87 | 20,805.35 | 2,616,974.86 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 28.88 | 198.89 | 247.92 | 71,601.78 |
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The Plains CDP, OH Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for The Plains CDP is approximately 17.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.13% above Ohio's average rate of 16.06 cents. AEP Ohio sells an estimated 1,719.84 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $148.81 per month, while the US average is $147.16.
On average, The Plains CDP residents emit 6,088.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 191st worst polluting city out of 1268 cities in Ohio. At 6,088.47 kilograms per person and 2,644 people in the city, the city emits 16,097,925.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 427th worst rank in Ohio for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing The Plains CDP have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in The Plains CDP
The Plains CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in The Plains CDP, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 8.23 | 68.52 | 4,211,853.97 | 346,790,585.96 | |
| AEP Ohio | BUNDLED | 18.36 | 169.88 | 5,903,351.19 | 1,083,757,796 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 12.58 | 104.87 | 20,805.35 | 2,616,974.86 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 28.88 | 198.89 | 247.92 | 71,601.78 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Athens County, Ohio?
There are 71 electricity suppliers offering service in Athens County, Ohio.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Athens County, Ohio?
The largest electricity provider in Athens County, Ohio by total revenue is AEP Ohio.
What electricity companies offer service in Athens County, Ohio?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEP Ohio | 26,536 |
| 2 | AEP Energy | 9,559 |
| 3 | Dynegy Energy Services | 6,917 |
| 4 | NextEra Energy | 6,887 |
| 5 | IGS Energy | 5,178 |
| 6 | Constellation Energy | 2,118 |
| 7 | Direct Energy | 1,778 |
| 8 | Inspire Energy | 1,354 |
| 9 | Glouster, Ohio Electric Utility | 1,190 |
| 10 | Buckeye Rural Electric | 645 |
