Electricity in Cleveland: rates, bills and utility
The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) provides electric service in part of Cleveland. On the The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) standard residential rate, 1,000 kWh costs $209.67 in November 2026 (21.0¢ per kWh), before taxes. The average The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) home paid $103.09 a month in 2025.
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- Official tariffs and sources
- Checked October 20, 2026
Who provides electricity in Cleveland
- The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) provides electric service in part of Cleveland. Source.
- Cleveland Public Power (City of Cleveland municipal electric utility) also serves part of Cleveland: see its rates on its own website. Source.
Another utility can serve your address. The name of your utility is on your bill, or use the ZIP code finder.
What electricity costs in Cleveland now
The bill for 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period on the standard residential rate of each utility, with all charges of the tariff, before taxes.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh now | Price per kWh now | Average home bill 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric)Schedule RS | $209.67 | 21.0¢ | $103.09636 kWh, 16.2¢ |
The average home bill is the 2025 average of the utility's homes that bought their power from it (EIA-861 data). The Ohio average was $147.74 a month (874 kWh). To calculate your own bill, open the calculator of your utility and type the kWh from your bill.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in Cleveland?
Illuminating Company customers can choose an electric generation supplier. The city also has a community choice program for eligible homes. Source.
Start service, outages and payments
- Start electric service in Cleveland
- The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) outage map · outages: 888-544-4877
- The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) customer service: 800-589-3101
- Pay your The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) bill
More about electricity in Ohio: the Ohio rates and bill comparison. Other cities: Columbus.
Who provides electricity in Cleveland, OH?
The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) provides electric service in part of Cleveland. Cleveland Public Power (City of Cleveland municipal electric utility) also serves part of the city. The name of your utility is on your bill.
How much is the electric bill in Cleveland?
It depends on your kWh. 1,000 kWh costs $209.67 on the The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) standard residential rate in November 2026, before taxes. The average The Illuminating Company (Cleveland Electric) home used 636 kWh a month and paid $103.09 in 2025.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in Cleveland?
Illuminating Company customers can choose an electric generation supplier. The city also has a community choice program for eligible homes.
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