Athens County, Ohio Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Athens County, Ohio Electricity Overview
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Athens County pay an average rate of 40.80% above the national average at 22.70 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 796,358.57 megawatt hours.
Athens County is the 22nd 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 measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Athens County saw a 11.50% drop within the most recent year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
796,359 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.65 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
354,435,082 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,631.94 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Athens
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Athens Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
22.01¢ per kWh
- 5.72% higher than last month
- 22.39% higher than April last year
- 31.41% higher than the Ohio average
- 30.16% higher than the US average
- 921st in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 320 since April last year
- 27,777th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 143 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,877 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
20.06¢ per kWh
- 1.7% higher than last month
- 18.07% higher than April last year
- 26.14% higher than the Ohio average
- 24.44% higher than the US average
- 944th in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 301 since April last year
- 27,509th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 136 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,635 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$157.54 per month
- 13.96% lower than last month
- 20.33% higher than April last year
- 37.25% higher than the Ohio average
- 39.73% higher than the US average
- 1,205th in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank has increased by 22 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 30,735th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,860 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$177.85 per month
- 1.26% higher than last month
- 11.59% higher than April last year
- 36.39% higher than the Ohio average
- 30.7% higher than the US average
- 1,218th in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 30,242nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 107 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,545 since April last year
Athens, OH Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Athens is approximately 20.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.14% above Ohio's average rate of 15.90 cents. AEP Ohio sells an estimated 4,360.59 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 $177.85 per month, while the US average is $138.02.
On average, Athens residents emit 5,631.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 1110th worst polluting city out of 1268 cities in Ohio. At 5,631.94 kilograms per person and 24,507 people in the city, the city emits 138,022,032.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 67th worst rank in Ohio for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Athens have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Athens
Athens residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Athens, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | BUNDLED | 20.01 | 173.28 | 6,652,594 | 1,331,354,000 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.70 | 133.3 | 14,707.21 | 2,456,638.99 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 22.36 | 144.92 | 334.4 | 74,776.37 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 10.99 | 92.41 | 8,874.8 | 975,230.25 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.92 | 77.01 | 29,715.1 | 2,651,162.13 |
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Nelsonville, OH Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Nelsonville is approximately 19.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.62% above Ohio's average rate of 15.90 cents. AEP Ohio sells an estimated 2,056.97 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 $184.46 per month, while the US average is $138.02.
On average, Nelsonville residents emit 5,631.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 422nd worst polluting city out of 1268 cities in Ohio. At 5,631.94 kilograms per person and 4,319 people in the city, the city emits 24,324,362.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 315th worst rank in Ohio for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Nelsonville have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nelsonville
Nelsonville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nelsonville, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | BUNDLED | 20.01 | 173.28 | 6,652,594 | 1,331,354,000 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.70 | 133.3 | 14,707.21 | 2,456,638.99 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 22.36 | 144.92 | 334.4 | 74,776.37 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 10.99 | 92.41 | 8,874.8 | 975,230.25 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.92 | 77.01 | 29,715.1 | 2,651,162.13 |
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The Plains CDP, OH Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for The Plains CDP is approximately 20.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.43% above Ohio's average rate of 15.90 cents. AEP Ohio sells an estimated 981.69 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 $174.22 per month, while the US average is $138.02.
On average, The Plains CDP residents emit 5,631.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 34th worst polluting city out of 1268 cities in Ohio. At 5,631.94 kilograms per person and 2,644 people in the city, the city emits 14,890,857.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 428th worst rank in Ohio for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing The Plains CDP have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in The Plains CDP
The Plains CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in The Plains CDP, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | BUNDLED | 20.01 | 173.28 | 6,652,594 | 1,331,354,000 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.70 | 133.3 | 14,707.21 | 2,456,638.99 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 22.36 | 144.92 | 334.4 | 74,776.37 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 10.99 | 92.41 | 8,874.8 | 975,230.25 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.92 | 77.01 | 29,715.1 | 2,651,162.13 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Athens County, Ohio?
There are 56 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 | 17,334 |
| 2 | Dynegy Energy Services | 4,164 |
| 3 | IGS Energy | 2,837 |
| 4 | Buckeye Rural Electric | 1,443 |
| 5 | Constellation Energy | 1,165 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 1,071 |
| 7 | Glouster, Ohio Electric Utility | 930 |
| 8 | Inspire Energy | 519 |
| 9 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 368 |
| 10 | Clean Choice Energy | 239 |
