Electricity rates in Columbus, OH
Columbus (913,175 people, Franklin County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on City of Columbus pay about 13.96¢/kWh, 24% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Columbus
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Columbus | Municipal utility | 13.96¢ | $83 | 15K | 141 |
| City of Westerville | Municipal utility | 15.56¢ | $146 | 16K | 25 |
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor-owned utility | 17.39¢ | $159 | 278K | 178 |
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| Licking Rural Electric | Electric cooperative | 18.33¢ | $199 | 26K | 244 |
| Consolidated Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 18.31¢ | $242 | 17K | 162 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 303 | 303 |
| Days with outages | 101 | 101 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,287 (4.8%) | 24,330 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-07-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (303 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Grandview Heights 14.0¢
- Bexley 14.0¢
- Upper Arlington 14.0¢
- Whitehall 14.0¢
- Obetz 16.6¢
- Urbancrest 14.0¢
- Lincoln Village 14.0¢
- Grove City 17.3¢
- Gahanna 14.0¢
- Blacklick Estates 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 43085, 43201, 43202, 43203, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43209, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43213, 43214, 43215, 43216, 43217, 43218, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43222, 43223, 43224, 43226, 43227, 43228, 43229, 43230, 43231, 43232, 43234, 43235, 43236, 43240, 43251, 43260, 43266, 43268, 43270
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbus?
Most homes in Columbus get power from City of Columbus, where residential customers pay an average of 13.96¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Columbus: City of Westerville (15.56¢), South Central Power Company (16.56¢), Ohio Power Co. (20.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Columbus?
About $83 a month, based on 594 kWh a month (the average for City of Columbus customers) at 13.96¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Columbus, OH?
8 utilities serve Columbus's ZIP codes: City of Columbus, City of Westerville, South Central Power Company, Ohio Power Co., Duke Energy Ohio, Ohio Edison Co., Licking Rural Electric, Consolidated Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Columbus?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 5 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 101 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-12, when 24,330 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.