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Average electricity cost in Ohio

Average residential electricity rate and typical bill in Ohio. Figures come from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 2023 annual average.

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Home & Lifestyle
Average residential rate

15.38cents/kWh

Typical use
811 kWh/mo
Typical bill
$124.73/mo

The U.S. average is 16.00 cents/kWh, so Ohio sits 4% below it.

Electricity prices in Ohio
What shapes the price and the bill in this state.

Ohio's residential rate sits near the national average. The state offers retail choice and competitive generation auctions, which has kept supply prices in check relative to the regulated Northeast.

Cold winters and warm summers give Ohio homes a balanced heating and cooling load, so monthly usage lands a little above the national average without reaching the levels seen in the cooling-heavy South.

AEP Ohio, FirstEnergy's Ohio companies, Duke Energy Ohio, and AES Ohio deliver electricity, while Ohio's Energy Choice program lets customers pick a competitive supplier.

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Run your own usage against the local rate.

The electricity bill calculator opens with the Ohio rate of 15.38 cents/kWh already filled in. Add your appliances and hours of use to see daily, monthly, and yearly costs.

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Assumptions and sources
The numbers behind the estimate, and where they come from.
Average residential rate
15.38 cents/kWh

EIA State Electricity Profiles, Ohio, 2023 annual average.

Typical monthly usage
811 kWh

Average residential sales per customer for Ohio, derived from the same EIA dataset.

Reporting period
2023 annual average

Released 2024-10-23; reviewed 2026-06-20.

U.S. average for comparison
16.00 cents/kWh

National residential average over 855 kWh per month.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), State Electricity Profiles, Table 8. Sales to ultimate customers, revenue, and average price by sector (2023 annual average). Reviewed 2026-06-20. View the Ohio profile.

Worked example
Follow the math from the local rate to a yearly figure.
  1. 1Start with the Ohio residential rate: 15.38 cents/kWh, which is about 4% below the U.S. average of 16.00 cents/kWh.
  2. 2Take the typical local usage: 811 kWh per month.
  3. 3Multiply usage by the rate: 811 kWh x $0.1538 = $124.73 per month.
  4. 4Scale to a year: $124.73 x 12 = about $1,497 per year before taxes and fixed fees.
Estimated bill
~$124.73 per month (~$1,497 per year)

This covers energy only. Your real bill also includes fixed charges, taxes, and any plan-specific rates, which is why running your own numbers matters.

FAQs
Short answers for common local electricity questions.
What is the average electricity rate in Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Ohio is 15.38 cents per kWh, about 4% below the U.S. average of 16.00 cents/kWh. That figure comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's State Electricity Profiles for 2023 annual average.

How much is a typical monthly electricity bill in Ohio?

A Ohio home using about 811 kWh a month pays roughly $124.73 for energy, or about $1,497 a year before taxes and fixed charges. Your own bill depends on your usage and plan.

Why is electricity priced the way it is in Ohio?

Ohio's residential rate sits near the national average. The state offers retail choice and competitive generation auctions, which has kept supply prices in check relative to the regulated Northeast.

Does Ohio's Energy Choice program affect the average rate?

Indirectly, yes. Energy Choice lets households and aggregation groups buy generation from competitive suppliers, which adds price competition. The statewide average blends default-service and competitive-supply customers together, so your own rate may differ depending on the plan you choose.