How Dayton Power & Light compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Dayton Power & Light, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Celina | 9.12 | 7,557 | -6.20 | -$670 |
| City of Lebanon | 11.14 | 8,707 | -4.18 | -$451 |
| City of Piqua | 12.85 | 9,829 | -2.47 | -$267 |
| City of Westerville | 13.19 | 15,713 | -2.13 | -$230 |
| South Central Power Company | 14.87 | 117,469 | -0.45 | -$49 |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc | 15.00 | 294,084 | -0.32 | -$34 |
| Midwest Electric, Inc | 15.28 | 10,836 | -0.05 | -$5 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co (this page) | 15.32 | 132,522 | — | — |
| City of Hamilton | 15.44 | 26,964 | +0.12 | +$13 |
| Union Rural Electric Coop, Inc | 15.67 | 11,812 | +0.35 | +$38 |
| Consolidated Cooperative | 16.11 | 16,897 | +0.79 | +$85 |
| Ohio Edison Co | 16.18 | 251,751 | +0.85 | +$92 |
18 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Dayton Power & Light. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Dayton Power & Light customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Ohio (see below).
Where Dayton Power & Light customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Dayton Power & Light premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auglaize | City of Celina | 9.12 | +$670 |
| Mercer | City of Celina | 9.12 | +$670 |
| Warren | City of Lebanon | 11.14 | +$451 |
| Miami | City of Piqua | 12.85 | +$267 |
| Delaware | City of Westerville | 13.19 | +$230 |
| Brown | South Central Power Company | 14.87 | +$49 |
| Clinton | South Central Power Company | 14.87 | +$49 |
| Fayette | South Central Power Company | 14.87 | +$49 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In Ohio you can shop the supply portion regardless of county. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 24 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 16.40 | 15.32 | -6.6% |
| Residential customers | 196,500 | 132,522 | -32.6% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, Dayton Power & Light serves 478,741 residential customers in OH. Statewide context: Ohio electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Dayton Power & Light bill
Ohio has residential electric supply choice: Dayton Power & Light delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: energychoice.ohio.gov.
Electric and gas choice statewide (Energy Choice Ohio apples-to-apples charts; SSO/SCO = price-to-compare).
Counties served (OH, EIA-861 2024)
Auglaize · Brown · Butler · Champaign · Clark · Clinton · Darke · Delaware · Fayette · Greene · Hardin · Highland · Logan · Madison · Mercer · Miami · Montgomery · Pickaway · Preble · Ross · Shelby · Union · Van Wert · Warren
Head-to-head comparisons
- Ohio Power Co vs Dayton Power & Light Co
- Duke Energy Ohio Inc vs Dayton Power & Light Co
- Ohio Edison Co vs Dayton Power & Light Co
- Dayton Power & Light Co vs South Central Power Company
Questions people ask
- Is Dayton Power & Light Co more expensive than other Ohio utilities?
- Dayton Power & Light Co customers paid an average 15.32 cents/kWh in 2024 — 8% below the Ohio volume-weighted average of 16.62 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Dayton Power & Light Co?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Ohio does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via energychoice.ohio.gov if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does Dayton Power & Light Co have?
- 132,522 residential customers in Ohio in 2024 across 24 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.