Electricity rates in Chauncey, OH
Chauncey (1,039 people, Athens County) is served by 4 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 Chauncey
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.04¢ | $241 | 16K | 995 |
| Washington Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.81¢ | $199 | 11K | — |
| Village of Glouster | Municipal utility | 20.64¢ | $194 | 948 | — |
Power outages in Athens County right now
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Outage history in Athens County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 296 | 297 |
| Days with outages | 46 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,154 (9.3%) | 2,989 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-05 | 2025-02-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (296 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- The Plains 20.3¢
- Athens 22.0¢
- Nelsonville 20.3¢
- Glouster 20.3¢
- Logan 20.3¢
- McArthur 22.0¢
- New Lexington 20.3¢
- McConnelsville 20.3¢
- Geneva 18.0¢
- Crooksville 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 45719
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chauncey?
Most homes in Chauncey 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 Chauncey: Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op (22.04¢), Washington Electric Co-op (22.81¢), Village of Glouster (20.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chauncey?
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 Chauncey, OH?
4 utilities serve Chauncey's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op, Washington Electric Co-op, Village of Glouster. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chauncey?
In 2025, customers in Athens County averaged 4 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-06, when 2,989 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.