Putnam County, OH: Electric Rates From 72 Providers

Putnam County, Ohio Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Putnam County, OH is $165.96
  • The average electricity rate in Putnam County, OH is 20.80¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Putnam County, OH

The average residential electric bill in Putnam County, OH is $165.96 per month. Putnam County, OH is the 81st most expensive county in Ohio for electricity.

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Putnam County, Ohio Electricity Overview

Putnam County is ranked 843rd out of 3221 counties in the country for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 3.18 megawatt hours per person per year.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Putnam County is 20.80 cents. This rate is about 25.57% above the nationwide average rate of 16.57 cents per kilowatt hour.

Putnam County emits 4,510.78 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the national average of 4,143.92.

Averaging generation of 3.56 megawatt hours per citizen a year, Putnam County ranks 1262nd out of 3221 counties in generation per capita in the United States.

Putnam County's 100.00% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electric production during the course of the last year is surely a step in the wrong direction.

Putnam County residents have an average residential monthly electricity bill of $165.96, which is 19.21% higher than the Ohio average bill of $139.22 and 14.80% higher than the national average bill of $144.57.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    452,806 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.16 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    122,587 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    109,541 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    13,046 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.56 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    155,148,322 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,510.78 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 1.12% higher than the average Ohio price of 16.07 cents and 1.95% below the nationwide average of 16.57 cents. The city is the 30th highest producing city out of 1268 cities in the state, averaging 0.85 megawatt hours produced per person a year. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $169.69 per month.

Emitting 24,283,552.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Ottawa is the 328th highest out of 1268 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 1247th worst in Ohio in emissions per resident, averaging 5,481.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Wind is the fuel of choice in Ottawa, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Ottawa.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ottawa

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.168/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 EnergyENERGY8.1366.44,089,095.89332,308,992.14
AEP OhioBUNDLED19.33173.555,934,2881,147,047,000
APG&EENERGY12.41101.6220,198.962,507,692.87
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
All American Power and GasENERGY28.51192.73240.6968,611.77

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 9.53% higher than the average Ohio price of 16.07 cents and 6.22% above the nationwide average of 16.57. Electric production facilities in the city have, regrettably, allowed a 100.00% rise in the amount of non-renewable fuel sources used last year. AEP Ohio is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers.

Emitting 16,023,987 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Leipsic is the 415th highest out of 1268 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 7th worst in Ohio in emissions per resident, averaging 6,847.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Leipsic, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Leipsic.

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 EnergyENERGY8.1366.44,089,095.89332,308,992.14
AEP OhioBUNDLED19.33173.555,934,2881,147,047,000
APG&EENERGY12.41101.6220,198.962,507,692.87
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
All American Power and GasENERGY28.51192.73240.6968,611.77

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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 4.56% higher than the average Ohio price of 16.07 cents and 1.39% above the nationwide average of 16.57. AEP Ohio has an estimated 72 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 $139.22. Customers in the city pay 14.41% more compared to other citizens of Ohio.

Emitting 10,961,454.16 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 5,861.74 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 EnergyENERGY8.1366.44,089,095.89332,308,992.14
AEP OhioBUNDLED19.33173.555,934,2881,147,047,000
APG&EENERGY12.41101.6220,198.962,507,692.87
Aggressive EnergyENERGY
All American Power and GasENERGY28.51192.73240.6968,611.77

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Electricity Production in Putnam County, Ohio

Power Plants in Putnam County, Ohio

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 105,7591011
POET Biorefining - Leipsic, LLCPOET Biorefining - Leipsic, LLC (100.00%)
Leipsic OH Natural Gas 13,045.53298,116,110.6629622.1416
Whirlpool Corporation - Ottawa Wind FarmOne Energy Capital LLC (33.33%)Haviland Plastic Products Co (33.33%)One Energy Capital Corporation LLC (33.34%)
Ottawa OH Wind 3,7822011

Putnam County, Ohio Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Putnam County results in the release of 155,148,321.6 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 1368th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3221 counties. Averaging 4,510.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 1529th worst for pollution per capita. Solar is the primary fuel in Putnam County, with 86.27% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Natural Gas and Wind are also primary fuel types in the county, with 10.64% and 3.09% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Putnam County is home to 3 power generation plants, which is 890th highest in the country.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
86.27%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
10.64%
WIND
Wind
3.09%

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 3 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: 2025-03-20