How Duke Energy Ohio compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Duke Energy Ohio, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lebanon | 11.14 | 8,707 | -3.86 | -$417 |
| City of Columbus | 11.32 | 15,510 | -3.68 | -$397 |
| City of Westerville | 13.19 | 15,713 | -1.81 | -$196 |
| South Central Power Company | 14.87 | 117,469 | -0.13 | -$15 |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc (this page) | 15.00 | 294,084 | — | — |
| Dayton Power & Light Co | 15.32 | 132,522 | +0.32 | +$34 |
| City of Hamilton | 15.44 | 26,964 | +0.44 | +$47 |
| Union Rural Electric Coop, Inc | 15.67 | 11,812 | +0.67 | +$73 |
| Consolidated Cooperative | 16.11 | 16,897 | +1.11 | +$119 |
| Ohio Edison Co | 16.18 | 251,751 | +1.17 | +$127 |
| Pioneer Rural Elec Coop, Inc | 16.18 | 16,310 | +1.18 | +$127 |
| Holmes-Wayne Electric Coop Inc | 16.52 | 14,714 | +1.51 | +$164 |
16 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Duke Energy Ohio. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Duke Energy Ohio 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 Duke Energy Ohio customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Duke Energy Ohio premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | City of Lebanon | 11.14 | +$417 |
| Franklin | City of Columbus | 11.32 | +$397 |
| Delaware | City of Westerville | 13.19 | +$196 |
| Adams | South Central Power Company | 14.87 | +$15 |
| Brown | South Central Power Company | 14.87 | +$15 |
| Clermont | South Central Power Company | 14.87 | +$15 |
| Clinton | South Central Power Company | 14.87 | +$15 |
| Fairfield | South Central Power Company | 14.87 | +$15 |
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 23 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.73 | 15.00 | +1.9% |
| Residential customers | 334,752 | 294,084 | -12.1% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, Duke Energy Ohio serves 693,435 residential customers in OH. Statewide context: Ohio electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Duke Energy Ohio bill
Ohio has residential electric supply choice: Duke Energy Ohio 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)
Adams · Brown · Butler · Clark · Clermont · Clinton · Coshocton · Delaware · Fairfield · Franklin · Greene · Hamilton · Highland · Licking · Madison · Montgomery · Muskingum · Pickaway · Pike · Preble · Ross · Scioto · Warren
Head-to-head comparisons
- Ohio Power Co vs Duke Energy Ohio Inc
- Duke Energy Ohio Inc vs Ohio Edison Co
- Duke Energy Ohio Inc vs Dayton Power & Light Co
- Duke Energy Ohio Inc vs South Central Power Company
Questions people ask
- Is Duke Energy Ohio Inc more expensive than other Ohio utilities?
- Duke Energy Ohio Inc customers paid an average 15.00 cents/kWh in 2024 — 10% below the Ohio volume-weighted average of 16.62 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Duke Energy Ohio Inc?
- 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 Duke Energy Ohio Inc have?
- 294,084 residential customers in Ohio in 2024 across 23 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.