How Ohio Edison compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Ohio Edison, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Niles | 9.31 | 11,882 | -6.86 | -$741 |
| City of Orrville | 10.96 | 6,314 | -5.21 | -$563 |
| City of Columbus | 11.32 | 15,510 | -4.85 | -$524 |
| City of Wadsworth | 11.99 | 12,180 | -4.19 | -$452 |
| City of Piqua | 12.85 | 9,829 | -3.33 | -$359 |
| City of Cuyahoga Falls | 13.02 | 24,349 | -3.16 | -$341 |
| City of Westerville | 13.19 | 15,713 | -2.99 | -$322 |
| South Central Power Company | 14.87 | 117,469 | -1.31 | -$141 |
| City of Cleveland | 14.87 | 64,914 | -1.31 | -$141 |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc | 15.00 | 294,084 | -1.17 | -$127 |
| City of Dover | 15.03 | 5,869 | -1.15 | -$124 |
| Ohio Edison Co (this page) | 16.18 | 251,751 | — | — |
24 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Ohio Edison. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Ohio Edison 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 Ohio Edison customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Ohio Edison premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoning | City of Celina | 9.12 | +$762 |
| Trumbull | City of Niles | 9.31 | +$741 |
| Stark | City of Orrville | 10.96 | +$563 |
| Wayne | City of Orrville | 10.96 | +$563 |
| Franklin | City of Columbus | 11.32 | +$524 |
| Medina | City of Wadsworth | 11.99 | +$452 |
| Summit | City of Wadsworth | 11.99 | +$452 |
| Sandusky | Clyde Light & Power | 12.10 | +$440 |
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 36 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.59 | 16.18 | +10.8% |
| Residential customers | 363,647 | 251,751 | -30.8% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, Ohio Edison serves 957,780 residential customers in OH. Statewide context: Ohio electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Ohio Edison bill
Ohio has residential electric supply choice: Ohio Edison 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)
Ashland · Ashtabula · Carroll · Champaign · Clark · Columbiana · Crawford · Cuyahoga · Delaware · Erie · Fayette · Franklin · Geauga · Greene · Holmes · Huron · Knox · Lorain · Madison · Mahoning · Marion · Medina · Miami · Morrow · Ottawa · Portage · Richland · Sandusky · Seneca · Stark · Summit · Trumbull · Tuscarawas · Union · Wayne · Wyandot
Head-to-head comparisons
- Ohio Power Co vs Ohio Edison Co
- Duke Energy Ohio Inc vs Ohio Edison Co
- Ohio Edison Co vs Dayton Power & Light Co
- Ohio Edison Co vs Cleveland Electric Illum Co
- Ohio Edison Co vs South Central Power Company
- Ohio Edison Co vs The Toledo Edison Co
- Ohio Edison Co vs City of Cleveland
Questions people ask
- Is Ohio Edison Co more expensive than other Ohio utilities?
- Ohio Edison Co customers paid an average 16.18 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% below the Ohio volume-weighted average of 16.62 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Ohio Edison 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 Ohio Edison Co have?
- 251,751 residential customers in Ohio in 2024 across 36 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.