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Putnam County, Ohio Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Putnam County, OH is $168.55
  • The average electricity rate in Putnam County, OH is 21.02¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Putnam County, OH

The average residential electric bill in Putnam County, OH is $168.55 per month. Putnam County, OH is the 81st most expensive county in Ohio for electricity.

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Putnam County, Ohio Electricity Overview

Solar power generation in Putnam County has grown from 52,600 megawatt hours to 111,817 megawatt hours per year over the course of the previous 12 months.

Over 100.00% of Putnam County's electricity generation comes from sustainable sources, putting Putnam County at 11th in Ohio for renewable electricity generation.

Putnam County consumes 308.89% more electricity than it generates.

Putnam County is home to 34,395 citizens and its power generation plants generate 111,817 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 3.25 megawatt hours per capita per year.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Putnam County had a 8.08% decline during the previous year.

Putnam County citizens are accountable for 4,599.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making them the 75th worst polluting county based on per capita emissions.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    457,204 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.29 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    111,817 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    111,817 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.25 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    158,197,566 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,599.43 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ottawa

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Ottawa Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.75¢ per kWh

  • 0.03% lower than last month
  • 5.48% higher than November last year
  • 1.18% higher than the Ohio average
  • 1.65% lower than the US average
  • 660th in the state out of 1,268 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 19 since November last year
  • 18,217th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 114 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.24¢ per kWh

  • 0.45% higher than last month
  • 4.24% higher than November last year
  • 1.23% higher than the Ohio average
  • 1.5% lower than the US average
  • 668th in the state out of 1,268 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since November last year
  • 18,185th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 530 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$135.97 per month

  • 4.76% lower than last month
  • 0.64% lower than November last year
  • 22.67% higher than the Ohio average
  • 15% higher than the US average
  • 1,084th in the state out of 1,268 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 34 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 34 since November last year
  • 23,322nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,746 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 877 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$169.69 per month

  • 0.04% lower than last month
  • 9.99% higher than November last year
  • 24.87% higher than the Ohio average
  • 19.29% higher than the US average
  • 1,118th in the state out of 1,268 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
  • 26,268th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 60 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,034 since November last year

Ottawa, OH Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Ottawa are billed a residential electricity rate of 16.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.13% higher than the average Ohio price of 16.06 cents and 2.93% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. AEP Ohio has an estimated 211 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $169.69 per month, while the Ohio average is $140.09. Customers in the city pay 21.13% more compared to other citizens of Ohio.

Emitting 26,971,940.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Ottawa is the 311th highest out of 1268 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 6,088.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Ottawa, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ottawa

Ottawa residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.171/kWh$0.104/kWh$226.57/mo.$94.83/mo.
668th16.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ottawa
1118th$169.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ottawa Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ottawa, Ohio

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY8.2368.524,211,853.97346,790,585.96
AEP OhioBUNDLED18.36169.885,903,351.191,083,757,796
APG&EENERGY12.58104.8720,805.352,616,974.86
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
All American Power and GasENERGY28.88198.89247.9271,601.78
70 providers total

Leipsic, OH Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Leipsic are billed a residential electricity rate of 17.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.55% higher than the average Ohio price of 16.06 cents and 5.15% above the nationwide average of 16.73. AEP Ohio has an estimated 200 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $152.69 per month, while the Ohio average is $140.09. Customers in the city pay 9.00% more compared to other citizens of Ohio.

Emitting 14,247,029.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Leipsic is the 453rd highest out of 1268 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 6,088.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Leipsic, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leipsic

Leipsic residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.187/kWh$0.095/kWh$205.78/mo.$79.38/mo.
780th17.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Leipsic
1002nd$152.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Leipsic Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Leipsic, Ohio

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY8.2368.524,211,853.97346,790,585.96
AEP OhioBUNDLED18.36169.885,903,351.191,083,757,796
APG&EENERGY12.58104.8720,805.352,616,974.86
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
All American Power and GasENERGY28.88198.89247.9271,601.78
70 providers total

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Columbus Grove, OH Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Columbus Grove are billed a residential electricity rate of 16.80 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.58% higher than the average Ohio price of 16.06 cents and 0.38% above the nationwide average of 16.73. AEP Ohio has an estimated 70 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $159.28 per month, while the Ohio average is $140.09. Customers in the city pay 13.70% more compared to other citizens of Ohio.

Emitting 11,385,446.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Columbus Grove is the 508th highest out of 1268 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 6,088.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Columbus Grove, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus Grove

Columbus Grove residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.177/kWh$0.097/kWh$214.01/mo.$85.06/mo.
702nd16.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Columbus Grove
1053rd$159.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Columbus Grove Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Columbus Grove, Ohio

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
AEP EnergyENERGY8.2368.524,211,853.97346,790,585.96
AEP OhioBUNDLED18.36169.885,903,351.191,083,757,796
APG&EENERGY12.58104.8720,805.352,616,974.86
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
All American Power and GasENERGY28.88198.89247.9271,601.78
69 providers total

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Putnam County, Ohio Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 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 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 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.

Power Plants in Putnam County, Ohio

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PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Blue Harvest Solar ParkBlue Harvest Solar Park LLC (100.00%)
Continental OH Solar 105,4031411
Powell Creek SolarAvangrid (100.00%)
Miller City OH Solar 6,4142011
2 power plants total

Putnam County, Ohio Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 72nd worst ranked county out of 88 counties in the state, Putnam County emits 158,197,566.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 1584th highest in emissions per resident, averaging 4,599.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Solar is the fuel of choice in Putnam County, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There are 2 power producing plants in Putnam County, which is the 355th highest number of power plants in a county in the nation.

Putnam County, Ohio Net Metering

Of the 72 electricity companies in Putnam County, 4 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has heavily restricted net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

Putnam County has 6 electricity companies who are reporting energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss for these providers is 2.50%. With a state average energy loss of 2.89%, Putnam County is the 64th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Putnam County:

  • Belmore, Ohio:
    • AEP Ohio: 100.00%
  • Cloverdale, Ohio:
    • AEP Ohio: 100.00%
  • Columbus Grove, Ohio:
    • Midwest Electric Inc: 3.41%
    • AEP Ohio: 96.59%
  • Continental, Ohio:
    • Paulding-Putman Electric Cooperative: 15.44%
    • AEP Ohio: 84.56%
  • Dupont, Ohio:
    • AEP Ohio: 100.00%
  • Fort Jennings, Ohio:
    • AEP Ohio: 100.00%
  • Gilboa, Ohio:
    • AEP Ohio: 100.00%
  • Glandorf, Ohio:
    • AEP Ohio: 100.00%
  • Kalida, Ohio:
    • AEP Ohio: 97.72%
    • Paulding-Putman Electric Cooperative: 2.28%
  • Leipsic, Ohio:
    • Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative: 1.22%
    • AEP Ohio: 92.53%
    • Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative: 6.26%
  • Miller City, Ohio:
    • Paulding-Putman Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Ottawa, Ohio:
    • AEP Ohio: 78.33%
    • Paulding-Putman Electric Cooperative: 14.11%
    • Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative: 7.55%
  • Ottoville, Ohio:
    • Paulding-Putman Electric Cooperative: 19.18%
    • AEP Ohio: 80.82%
  • Pandora, Ohio:
    • AEP Ohio: 100.00%
  • West Leipsic, Ohio:
    • Paulding-Putman Electric Cooperative: 10.62%
    • AEP Ohio: 89.38%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Putnam County, Ohio?

Putnam County, Ohio is home to 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Putnam County, Ohio?

The largest electricity provider in Putnam County, Ohio by total customer count is AEP Ohio.

Which electricity companies offer service in Putnam County, Ohio?

How many electric companies offer service in Putnam County, Ohio?

There are 72 electricity companies operating in Putnam County, Ohio.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2025-07-31