Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Ohio's average residential electricity price is $0.19 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 6% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #16 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).

Question 2

Why are electricity rates high in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Ohio deregulated its generation market, so rates sit near the national average and most households can choose a competitive supplier for the energy portion of their bill. Ohio generates most of its power from natural gas and nuclear, with coal declining.

Question 3

Can you choose your electricity provider in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ohio has a competitive retail market, so you can choose your electricity supplier while your local utility still delivers the power. Comparing supply plans is one of the quickest ways to lower a bill — try the plan comparison tool.

Question 4

What is a typical monthly electric bill in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

At Ohio's average rate of $0.19/kWh, a 1-bedroom apartment (~550 kWh) runs about $107/month and a 3-bedroom home (~1,200 kWh) about $233/month for energy, before fixed charges and tax. Enter your own usage in the calculator above for a closer estimate.

Home size	Typical usage	Monthly	Yearly
1-bedroom apartment	≈ 550 kWh/mo	$106.98	$1,283.7/yr
2-bedroom home	≈ 700 kWh/mo	$136.15	$1,633.8/yr
3-bedroom house	≈ 900 kWh/mo	$175.05	$2,100.6/yr
4-bedroom house	≈ 1150 kWh/mo	$223.68	$2,684.1/yr

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