Electricity rates in Cleveland, OH
Cleveland (365,379 people, Cuyahoga County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Cleveland pay about 17.61¢/kWh, 4% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Cleveland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cleveland | Municipal utility | 17.61¢ | $90 | 65K | 225 |
| Cleveland Electric Illum Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.97¢ | $114 | 137K | 196 |
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
Power outages in Cuyahoga County right now
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Outage history in Cuyahoga County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,760 | 198 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 223,470 (37.1%) | 25,369 (4.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-07 | 2025-06-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,760 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Detroit-Shoreway 17.6¢
- Clark-Fulton 17.6¢
- Hough 17.6¢
- Newburgh Heights 17.6¢
- Brooklyn 17.6¢
- Bratenahl 17.6¢
- Glenville 17.6¢
- Brooklyn Heights 18.0¢
- Lakewood 18.0¢
- East Cleveland 17.6¢
ZIP codes: 44101, 44102, 44103, 44104, 44105, 44106, 44108, 44109, 44110, 44111, 44112, 44113, 44114, 44115, 44118, 44119, 44120, 44121, 44124, 44125, 44126, 44127, 44128, 44129, 44130, 44134, 44135, 44143, 44144, 44181, 44188, 44190, 44191, 44192, 44193, 44194, 44195, 44197, 44198, 44199
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cleveland?
Most homes in Cleveland get power from City of Cleveland, where residential customers pay an average of 17.61¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Cleveland: Cleveland Electric Illum Co. (17.97¢), Ohio Edison Co. (17.25¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cleveland?
About $90 a month, based on 511 kWh a month (the average for City of Cleveland customers) at 17.61¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Cleveland, OH?
3 utilities serve Cleveland's ZIP codes: City of Cleveland, Cleveland Electric Illum Co., Ohio Edison Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cleveland?
In 2025, customers in Cuyahoga County averaged 3 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-14, when 25,369 customers (4.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.