Electricity rates in Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati (311,097 people, Brown County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Ohio pay about 17.39¢/kWh, 5% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Cincinnati
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor-owned utility | 17.39¢ | $159 | 278K | 178 |
| Butler Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.84¢ | $276 | 12K | 172 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.59¢ | $182 | 143K | 168 |
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
| Adams Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.10¢ | $245 | 7,851 | — |
| Village of Georgetown | Municipal utility | 11.29¢ | $187 | 2,170 | — |
| Village of Ripley | Municipal utility | 12.80¢ | $152 | 1,030 | — |
| Village of Hamersville | Municipal utility | 11.45¢ | $187 | 268 | — |
Power outages in Brown County right now
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Outage history in Brown County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 918 | 305 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,984 (44.5%) | 2,144 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-04-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (918 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Walnut Hills 17.4¢
- Saint Bernard 17.4¢
- Norwood 17.4¢
- Elmwood Place 17.4¢
- Covedale 17.4¢
- Finneytown 17.4¢
- Golf Manor 17.4¢
- Cheviot 17.4¢
- Delhi Hills 17.4¢
- Monfort Heights 17.4¢
ZIP codes: 45201, 45202, 45203, 45204, 45205, 45206, 45207, 45208, 45209, 45211, 45212, 45213, 45214, 45215, 45216, 45217, 45218, 45219, 45220, 45221, 45222, 45223, 45224, 45225, 45226, 45227, 45229, 45230, 45231, 45232, 45233, 45234, 45235, 45236, 45237, 45238, 45239, 45240, 45241, 45242
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cincinnati?
Most homes in Cincinnati get power from Duke Energy Ohio, where residential customers pay an average of 17.39¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Cincinnati: Butler Rural Electric Co-op (19.84¢), Dayton Power & Light Co. (18.59¢), South Central Power Company (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cincinnati?
About $159 a month, based on 915 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Ohio customers) at 17.39¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Cincinnati, OH?
8 utilities serve Cincinnati's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Ohio, Butler Rural Electric Co-op, Dayton Power & Light Co., South Central Power Company, Adams Rural Electric Co-op, Village of Georgetown, Village of Ripley, Village of Hamersville. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cincinnati?
In 2025, customers in Brown County averaged 5 hr 5 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-02, when 2,144 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.