Electricity rates in Camden, OH
Camden (2,281 people, Preble County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Dayton Power & Light Co. pay about 18.59¢/kWh, 2% more than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Camden
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.59¢ | $182 | 143K | 168 |
| Butler Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.84¢ | $276 | 12K | 172 |
Power outages in Preble County right now
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Outage history in Preble County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 609 | 254 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,595 (28%) | 5,379 (26.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (609 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wakeman 17.3¢
- Oberlin 17.3¢
- Wellington 17.3¢
- South Amherst 17.3¢
- Lagrange 17.3¢
- New London 20.3¢
- Amherst 17.3¢
- Vermilion 17.3¢
- Vermilion-on-the-Lake 17.3¢
- Grafton 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 45311
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Camden?
Most homes in Camden get power from Dayton Power & Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.59¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Camden: Butler Rural Electric Co-op (19.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Camden?
About $182 a month, based on 980 kWh a month (the average for Dayton Power & Light Co. customers) at 18.59¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Camden, OH?
2 utilities serve Camden's ZIP codes: Dayton Power & Light Co., Butler Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Camden?
In 2025, customers in Preble County averaged 4 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-27, when 5,379 customers (26.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.