Electricity rates in Bridgeport, OH
Bridgeport (1,794 people, Belmont County) is served by 2 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 Bridgeport
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
Power outages in Belmont County right now
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Outage history in Belmont County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 140 | 188 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,500 (12.3%) | 5,334 (12%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-15 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (140 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Martins Ferry 20.3¢
- Wolfhurst 20.3¢
- Bellaire 20.3¢
- Yorkville 20.3¢
- Shadyside 20.3¢
- Tiltonsville 20.3¢
- Saint Clairsville 20.3¢
- Brilliant 20.3¢
- Powhatan Point 20.3¢
- Bethesda 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43912
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bridgeport?
Most homes in Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport: South Central Power Company (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bridgeport?
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 Bridgeport, OH?
2 utilities serve Bridgeport's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., South Central Power Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bridgeport?
In 2025, customers in Belmont County averaged 3 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 5,334 customers (12%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.