Electricity rates in Ashland, OH
Ashland (20,317 people, Ashland County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Ohio Power Co. pay about 20.33¢/kWh, 11% more than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Ashland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| Lorain-Medina R E C | Electric cooperative | 18.84¢ | $228 | 15K | 215 |
Power outages in Ashland County right now
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Outage history in Ashland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 145 | 212 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,221 (12.5%) | 4,211 (12.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-07 | 2025-08-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (145 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lincoln Heights 17.3¢
- Mansfield 17.3¢
- West Salem 20.3¢
- Greenwich 20.3¢
- New London 20.3¢
- Ontario 17.3¢
- Loudonville 20.3¢
- Shelby 20.3¢
- Lexington 17.3¢
- Lodi 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 44805
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ashland?
Most homes in Ashland get power from Ohio Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 20.33¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ashland: Ohio Edison Co. (17.25¢), Lorain-Medina R E C (18.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ashland?
About $192 a month, based on 944 kWh a month (the average for Ohio Power Co. customers) at 20.33¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ashland, OH?
3 utilities serve Ashland's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Ohio Edison Co., Lorain-Medina R E C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ashland?
In 2025, customers in Ashland County averaged 3 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-18, when 4,211 customers (12.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.