Electricity rates in Akron, OH
Akron (197,542 people, Summit County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Ohio Edison Co. pay about 17.25¢/kWh, 5% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Akron
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| City of Cuyahoga Falls | Municipal utility | 13.70¢ | $86 | 24K | 56 |
Power outages in Summit County right now
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Outage history in Summit County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 348 | 778 |
| Days with outages | 82 | 112 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,717 (13.2%) | 46,278 (36.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-07 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (348 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cuyahoga Falls 13.7¢
- Tallmadge 17.3¢
- Sawyerwood 17.3¢
- Portage Lakes 17.3¢
- Fairlawn 17.3¢
- Munroe Falls 17.3¢
- Lakemore 17.3¢
- Silver Lake 17.3¢
- Barberton 17.3¢
- Copley 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 44301, 44302, 44303, 44304, 44305, 44306, 44307, 44308, 44309, 44310, 44311, 44312, 44313, 44314, 44315, 44316, 44317, 44319, 44320, 44321, 44325, 44326, 44328, 44333, 44372, 44396, 44398
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Akron?
Most homes in Akron get power from Ohio Edison Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.25¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Akron: City of Cuyahoga Falls (13.70¢).
What is the average electric bill in Akron?
About $142 a month, based on 821 kWh a month (the average for Ohio Edison Co. customers) at 17.25¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Akron, OH?
2 utilities serve Akron's ZIP codes: Ohio Edison Co., City of Cuyahoga Falls. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Akron?
In 2025, customers in Summit County averaged 12 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 112 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 46,278 customers (36.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.