Ohio electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $195.32 on Toledo Edison to $211.32 on AEP Ohio (Ohio Power) (5 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 19.5¢ to 21.1¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approves these tariffs.
- 5 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $147.74 a month
- Rates checked October 16, 2026
- 1 rate change in the last 12 months
Utilities in Ohio
What 1,000 kWh costs in Ohio (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. The most expensive utility is first. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio (Ohio Power)Schedule RS | $211.32 | 21.13¢ | $0.00 |
| AES OhioSchedule RS · winter rates | $209.84 | 20.98¢ | $0.00 |
| The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric)Schedule RS | $209.67 | 20.97¢ | $0.00 |
| Ohio EdisonSchedule RS | $204.84 | 20.48¢ | $0.00 |
| Toledo EdisonSchedule RS | $195.32 | 19.53¢ | $0.00 |
Rate increase requests: AES Ohio (25-0958-EL-AIR), Ohio Edison (26-0347-EL-AIR), The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) (26-0347-EL-AIR), Toledo Edison (26-0347-EL-AIR). See pending rate increases.
See all Ohio electric utilities with their average bills, including the ones without a calculator on this site yet.
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Average electric bill in Ohio
In 2025, the average home in Ohio used 874 kWh a month and paid $147.74 a month (16.9¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Ohio by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Ohio and natural gas bills in Ohio. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Ohio price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio (Ohio Power) | 537,711 | 944 | 19.0¢ | $179.10 |
| AES Ohio | 142,651 | 980 | 16.1¢ | $158.08 |
| Ohio Edison | 265,391 | 821 | 16.0¢ | $131.45 |
| Toledo Edison | 85,959 | 771 | 16.5¢ | $127.14 |
| The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) | 137,419 | 636 | 16.2¢ | $103.09 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges. The largest difference is first.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio (Ohio Power)Schedule RS | $211.32January | $211.32January | $0.00 |
| AES OhioSchedule RS | $209.84January | $209.84January | $0.00 |
| The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric)Schedule RS | $209.67January | $209.67January | $0.00 |
| Ohio EdisonSchedule RS | $204.84January | $204.84January | $0.00 |
| Toledo EdisonSchedule RS | $195.32January | $195.32January | $0.00 |
Rate changes in Ohio
In the last 12 months, we recorded 1 rate change in the Ohio tariffs on this site: 1 increase and 0 decreases. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool.
Pages for each Ohio utility
| Utility | Pages |
|---|---|
| AEP Ohio (Ohio Power) | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare history |
| AES Ohio | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare (standard offer rate) history |
| Ohio Edison | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare history |
| The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare history |
| Toledo Edison | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare history |
How electricity prices work in Ohio
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges.
- Supply. In Ohio, some homes can buy the supply part of the bill from another company. The default supply price of the utility is the price to compare: AEP Ohio (Ohio Power) price to compare (10.184¢ now), AES Ohio price to compare (standard offer rate) (10.856¢ now), Ohio Edison price to compare (11.070¢ now), The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) price to compare (11.238¢ now), Toledo Edison price to compare (11.264¢ now). Compare them on one page: Ohio price to compare by utility. See all utilities.
- Tiers. AEP Ohio (Ohio Power), AES Ohio, Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric), Toledo Edison charge a different price for the kWh above a limit, so a month with more kWh has a different average price.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Ohio?
In 2025, the average home in Ohio used 874 kWh a month and paid $147.74 a month, 16.9¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Ohio?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $195.32 on Toledo Edison to $211.32 on AEP Ohio (Ohio Power) (5 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 19.5¢ to 21.1¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Which Ohio utility has the lowest electric rates?
Of the 5 utilities in the table, Toledo Edison has the lowest bill for 1,000 kWh in November 2026 ($195.32). You cannot select your utility: it is the utility that serves your address. The order can change with the season and with your kWh.
Are electric rates going up in Ohio?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 1 rate change for the Ohio tariffs on this site: 1 increase and 0 decreases. The most recent: AES Ohio changed the PIPP rider on October 1, 2026.
Who sets electric rates in Ohio?
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approves the rates of AEP Ohio (Ohio Power), AES Ohio, Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) and Toledo Edison. Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Ohio get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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No account needed: Ohio rate changes (RSS feed) · all rate changes (RSS feed) · a monthly reminder for your calendar · save your bills in this browser. Each month, the bill comparison shows what 1,000 kWh costs at every utility.
State regulator: Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).