Electricity suppliers in Ohio
Provider availability depends on ZIP code and utility territory. The logos below identify companies commonly associated with competitive energy markets and comparison research.
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Ohio customers usually receive electricity delivery from a local utility and may be able to choose a competitive supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Comparing plans requires more than checking one advertised rate. Review the term, rate structure, monthly charge, cancellation provisions, renewable content, utility territory and the usage assumptions used to calculate the price.
UtilityProvide organizes manually maintained plan information and public provider details into a consistent comparison format. The utility still owns the delivery network, reads the meter and responds to outages. The selected supplier is responsible for the generation or supply charge shown on the bill.
| Utility | Residential reference rate | Small-business reference rate |
|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | 12.4¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh |
| Duke Energy | 13.3¢/kWh | 13.9¢/kWh |
| Ohio Edison | 14.2¢/kWh | 14.7¢/kWh |
| The Illuminating Company | 15.1¢/kWh | 15.5¢/kWh |
Ohio electricity and natural gas utility service areas
Ohio utility service territory determines who delivers energy, maintains local infrastructure and responds to outages. Competitive supplier availability can vary by ZIP code, utility territory and service type.
How to start or switch electric service in Ohio
- Confirm your utility territory. Use your ZIP code and current bill to identify the delivery utility.
- Compare supplier plans. Review the rate, term, monthly charge, renewable content and cancellation provisions.
- Choose a plan. Continue to the provider enrollment path and verify the final contract summary.
- Keep confirmation records. Save the provider name, plan term, confirmation number and effective date.
- Review the first bill. Confirm the selected supplier appears on the supply portion of the bill.
What is the utility standard-service or price-to-compare rate?
The utility default supply rate provides a reference point for shoppers who have not selected a competitive supplier. It may change periodically and is separate from delivery charges.
| Utility | Residential reference rate | Small-business reference rate |
|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | 12.4¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh |
| Duke Energy | 13.3¢/kWh | 13.9¢/kWh |
| Ohio Edison | 14.2¢/kWh | 14.7¢/kWh |
| The Illuminating Company | 15.1¢/kWh | 15.5¢/kWh |
How to switch electricity suppliers in Ohio
- Compare current plan information.
- Review the utility account details and service address.
- Select the supplier and plan term.
- Complete enrollment using accurate account information.
- Watch for confirmation and rescission notices.
- Verify the new supplier on the first applicable bill.
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Ohio energy-market background
Ohio energy customers may encounter both regulated utility functions and competitive supplier offers. Market rules, utility territories and default-service procurement determine how offers are displayed and when supplier changes take effect.
Deregulation and customer choice
Energy-choice programs separate utility delivery responsibilities from competitive supply. Customers should read the full contract summary and verify that the supplier is authorized to serve the relevant utility territory.
Utilities vs. suppliers in Ohio
Maintains poles, wires, meters and local infrastructure; responds to outages and bills delivery charges.
Sets the generation or commodity plan rate, term, renewable content and supplier agreement.
Local utility delivery, infrastructure maintenance, metering and outage response for selected service territories.
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Local utility delivery, infrastructure maintenance, metering and outage response for selected service territories.
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Local utility delivery, infrastructure maintenance, metering and outage response for selected service territories.
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Local utility delivery, infrastructure maintenance, metering and outage response for selected service territories.
View utility information →Compare utility delivery and supply context
| Utility | Residential reference rate | Small-business reference rate |
|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | 12.4¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh |
| Duke Energy | 13.3¢/kWh | 13.9¢/kWh |
| Ohio Edison | 14.2¢/kWh | 14.7¢/kWh |
| The Illuminating Company | 15.1¢/kWh | 15.5¢/kWh |
Reference values are presented for education and layout. Verify current tariff and supplier prices before enrollment.
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Ohio electricity FAQs
Can I choose my electricity supplier in Ohio?
Eligibility depends on the utility territory and applicable market rules. Enter your ZIP code to begin a location-based comparison.
Will the utility still deliver my electricity?
Yes. The utility generally continues delivery, metering, infrastructure maintenance and outage response.
How should I compare plans?
Review the rate, term, monthly fee, cancellation provisions, renewable content and usage assumptions—not only the headline price.
Are rates guaranteed?
Displayed plan information is manually maintained and may change. Confirm the provider’s current offer before enrollment.