Electricity rates in Canal Winchester, OH
Canal Winchester (7,818 people, Fairfield County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on South Central Power Company pay about 16.56¢/kWh, 9% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Canal Winchester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
| City of Columbus | Municipal utility | 13.96¢ | $83 | 15K | 141 |
Power outages in Fairfield County right now
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Outage history in Fairfield County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 309 | 186 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,834 (12.5%) | 9,864 (11.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-28 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (309 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lithopolis 16.6¢
- Pickerington 20.3¢
- Groveport 16.6¢
- Blacklick Estates 14.0¢
- Reynoldsburg 20.3¢
- Obetz 16.6¢
- Whitehall 14.0¢
- Etna 20.3¢
- Baltimore 20.3¢
- Bexley 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 43110
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Canal Winchester?
Most homes in Canal Winchester get power from South Central Power Company, where residential customers pay an average of 16.56¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Canal Winchester: City of Columbus (13.96¢).
What is the average electric bill in Canal Winchester?
About $186 a month, based on 1,123 kWh a month (the average for South Central Power Company customers) at 16.56¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Canal Winchester, OH?
2 utilities serve Canal Winchester's ZIP codes: South Central Power Company, City of Columbus. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Canal Winchester?
In 2025, customers in Fairfield County averaged 3 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 9,864 customers (11.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.