How Ohio Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Ohio Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Celina | 9.12 | 7,557 | -10.21 | -$1,103 |
| City of Orrville | 10.96 | 6,314 | -8.36 | -$903 |
| City of Columbus | 11.32 | 15,510 | -8.01 | -$865 |
| City of Wadsworth | 11.99 | 12,180 | -7.34 | -$793 |
| City of Cuyahoga Falls | 13.02 | 24,349 | -6.31 | -$682 |
| City of Westerville | 13.19 | 15,713 | -6.14 | -$663 |
| South Central Power Company | 14.87 | 117,469 | -4.46 | -$482 |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc | 15.00 | 294,084 | -4.33 | -$467 |
| City of Dover | 15.03 | 5,869 | -4.30 | -$464 |
| Midwest Electric, Inc | 15.28 | 10,836 | -4.05 | -$438 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co | 15.32 | 132,522 | -4.01 | -$433 |
| Ohio Power Co (this page) | 19.33 | 550,768 | — | — |
26 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Ohio Power. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Ohio Power 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 Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Ohio Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auglaize | City of Celina | 9.12 | +$1,103 |
| Washington | City of Celina | 9.12 | +$1,103 |
| Stark | City of Orrville | 10.96 | +$903 |
| Wayne | City of Orrville | 10.96 | +$903 |
| Franklin | City of Columbus | 11.32 | +$865 |
| Summit | City of Wadsworth | 11.99 | +$793 |
| Sandusky | Clyde Light & Power | 12.10 | +$781 |
| Delaware | City of Westerville | 13.19 | +$663 |
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 54 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 18.63 | 19.33 | +3.8% |
| Residential customers | 713,995 | 550,768 | -22.9% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, Ohio Power serves 1,339,232 residential customers in OH. Statewide context: Ohio electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Ohio Power bill
Ohio has residential electric supply choice: Ohio Power 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 · Allen · Ashland · Athens · Auglaize · Belmont · Carroll · Columbiana · Coshocton · Crawford · Darke · Defiance · Delaware · Fairfield · Franklin · Gallia · Guernsey · Hancock · Hardin · Harrison · Henry · Hocking · Holmes · Huron · Jackson · Jefferson · Knox · Lawrence · Licking · Logan · Marion · Meigs · Monroe · Morgan · Morrow · Muskingum · Noble · Paulding · Perry · Pike · Putnam · Richland · Sandusky · Scioto · Seneca · Stark · Summit · Tuscarawas · Union · Van Wert · Washington · Wayne · Wood · Wyandot
Head-to-head comparisons
- Ohio Power Co vs Duke Energy Ohio Inc
- Ohio Power Co vs Ohio Edison Co
- Ohio Power Co vs Dayton Power & Light Co
- Ohio Power Co vs Cleveland Electric Illum Co
- Ohio Power Co vs South Central Power Company
- Ohio Power Co vs The Toledo Edison Co
Questions people ask
- Is Ohio Power Co more expensive than other Ohio utilities?
- Ohio Power Co customers paid an average 19.33 cents/kWh in 2024 — 16% above the Ohio volume-weighted average of 16.62 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Ohio Power 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 Power Co have?
- 550,768 residential customers in Ohio in 2024 across 54 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.