Defiance County, Ohio Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Defiance County, Ohio Electricity Overview
The average monthly residential electric bill in Defiance County totals $158.29. In contrast, the US average bill is $138.02.
At an average residential price of 21.66 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Defiance County pay a 34.37% markup from the national average.
Defiance County ranks 3rd highest county out of 88 counties in the state in hydroelectric power generation, generating 6,774 megawatt hours a year from hydroelectric facilities.
With 38,329 citizens living within the county and 238,232 megawatt hours produced a year, Defiance County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 6.22 megawatt hours. This is the 25 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.
Defiance County uses 103.59% more electricity than it generates each year.
Defiance County has a population of 38,329 citizens.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
485,018 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.65 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
238,232 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
6,774 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
231,458 MWh
Production per Capita
6.22 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
280,328,771 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,313.75 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Defiance
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Defiance Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
18.34¢ per kWh
- 8.86% higher than last month
- 28.9% higher than April last year
- 9.48% higher than the Ohio average
- 8.43% higher than the US average
- 721st in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 30 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 212 since April last year
- 24,854th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,858 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,471 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.16¢ per kWh
- 2.04% higher than last month
- 23.92% higher than April last year
- 7.91% higher than the Ohio average
- 6.46% higher than the US average
- 710th in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 198 since April last year
- 23,820th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 372 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,666 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$138.39 per month
- 26.87% higher than last month
- 44.32% higher than April last year
- 20.57% higher than the Ohio average
- 22.75% higher than the US average
- 697th in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 529 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 340 since April last year
- 27,923rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 15,647 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 17,754 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$128.87 per month
- 2.83% higher than last month
- 16.95% higher than April last year
- 1.17% lower than the Ohio average
- 5.3% lower than the US average
- 186th in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 158 since April last year
- 12,985th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,240 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,011 since April last year
Defiance, OH Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Defiance are charged an average residential electricity rate of 17.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 710th out of 1268 cities in the state. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the US, and Defiance is in on the action. They produce 231,429.87 megawatt hours using natural gas. With annual production of 231,458 megawatt hours, the city is the 11th largest generator of electricity in Ohio.
Electricity consumption in Defiance results in the release of 159,901,455.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 53rd highest in the state out of 1268 cities. Averaging 9,320.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 3rd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Natural Gas is the primary fuel in Defiance, with 99.99% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Defiance is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Defiance
Defiance residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Defiance, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | BUNDLED | 20.01 | 173.28 | 6,652,594 | 1,331,354,000 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.70 | 133.3 | 14,707.21 | 2,456,638.99 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 22.36 | 144.92 | 334.4 | 74,776.37 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 10.99 | 92.41 | 8,874.8 | 975,230.25 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.92 | 77.01 | 29,715.1 | 2,651,162.13 |
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Sherwood CDP, OH Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Sherwood CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.44 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 176th out of 1268 cities in the state. Duke Energy Ohio has an estimated 180 total residential customers, more than any other electricity supplier in the city. Consumers in the city have 0.88 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 101.04 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Electricity consumption in Sherwood CDP results in the release of 19,627,322.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 369th highest in the state out of 1268 cities. This total results in 5,631.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 1110th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sherwood CDP
Sherwood CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sherwood CDP, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 15.60 | 150.82 | 64,231.16 | 10,019,092.05 |
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Hicksville, OH Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Hicksville are charged an average residential electricity rate of 20.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 1254th out of 1268 cities in the state. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $174.22. This is 26.23% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.02. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 1.18 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 193.85 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Electricity consumption in Hicksville results in the release of 17,498,447.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 392nd highest in the state out of 1268 cities. This total results in 5,631.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 422nd worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hicksville
Hicksville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hicksville, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Electricity Production in Defiance County, Ohio
Power Plants in Defiance County, Ohio
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RichlandDynegy Energy Services (100.00%) | Defiance | OH | Natural Gas | 231,458 | 170,491,868.11 | 736.6 | ||
Auglaize HydroBMU Utilities (100.00%) | Defiance County | OH | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6,774 |
Defiance County, Ohio Details
Defiance County's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 97.14% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Conventional Hydroelectric and Distillate Fuel Oil have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity generation. Conventional Hydroelectric is used to make 6,774 megawatt hours (2.84%) of electricity generation and Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 28.13 megawatt hours (0.01%) of total generation in the county. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 280,328,770.71 kilograms, which is the 951st highest of any county in the US. This total equates to 7,313.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 727th worst in the United States for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Defiance County has 2 power producing plants, which is 25th most in Ohio.
Providers In Each City in Defiance County:
- Defiance, Ohio:
- Toledo Edison: 89.07%
- AEP Ohio: 10.93%
- Hicksville, Ohio:
- AEP Ohio: 100.00%
- Ney, Ohio:
- Toledo Edison: 100.00%
- Sherwood, Ohio:
- AEP Ohio: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Defiance County, Ohio?
The largest electricity provider in Defiance County, Ohio by total customer count is Toledo Edison.
How many power plants are located within Defiance County, Ohio?
There are 2 power plants located in Defiance County, Ohio
Which electricity companies offer service in Defiance County, Ohio?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo Edison | 8,900 |
| 2 | AEP Ohio | 4,295 |
| 3 | Dynegy Energy Services | 3,049 |
| 4 | North Western Electric | 2,536 |
| 5 | IGS Energy | 2,078 |
| 6 | Constellation Energy | 853 |
| 7 | Inspire Energy | 380 |
| 8 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 269 |
| 9 | Direct Energy | 265 |
| 10 | Clean Choice Energy | 175 |
How many electric companies offer service in Defiance County, Ohio?
Defiance County, Ohio is home to 56 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
