How South Central Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs South Central Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Columbus | 11.32 | 15,510 | -3.54 | -$383 |
| City of Westerville | 13.19 | 15,713 | -1.68 | -$181 |
| South Central Power Company (this page) | 14.87 | 117,469 | — | — |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc | 15.00 | 294,084 | +0.13 | +$15 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co | 15.32 | 132,522 | +0.45 | +$49 |
| Consolidated Cooperative | 16.11 | 16,897 | +1.24 | +$134 |
| Ohio Edison Co | 16.18 | 251,751 | +1.31 | +$141 |
| Pioneer Rural Elec Coop, Inc | 16.18 | 16,310 | +1.31 | +$142 |
| Licking Rural Electric Inc | 16.88 | 25,820 | +2.01 | +$217 |
| Guernsey-Muskingum El Coop Inc | 18.00 | 15,289 | +3.13 | +$338 |
| Ohio Power Co | 19.33 | 550,768 | +4.46 | +$482 |
| Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc | 19.90 | 16,349 | +5.04 | +$544 |
11 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with South Central Power. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than South Central 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 South Central Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | South Central Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | City of Columbus | 11.32 | +$383 |
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.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.24 | 14.87 | +4.4% |
| Residential customers | 115,871 | 117,469 | +1.4% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Ohio electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a South Central Power bill
Ohio has residential electric supply choice: South Central 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 · Belmont · Brown · Carroll · Clermont · Clinton · Fairfield · Fayette · Franklin · Harrison · Highland · Hocking · Jefferson · Licking · Madison · Monroe · Muskingum · Noble · Perry · Pickaway · Pike · Ross · Scioto · Vinton
Head-to-head comparisons
- Ohio Power Co vs South Central Power Company
- Duke Energy Ohio Inc vs South Central Power Company
- Ohio Edison Co vs South Central Power Company
- Dayton Power & Light Co vs South Central Power Company
Questions people ask
- Is South Central Power Company more expensive than other Ohio utilities?
- South Central Power Company customers paid an average 14.87 cents/kWh in 2024 — 11% below the Ohio volume-weighted average of 16.62 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from South Central Power Company?
- 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 South Central Power Company have?
- 117,469 residential customers in Ohio in 2024 across 24 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.