Electricity rates in Dayton, OH
Dayton (135,512 people, Greene County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Dayton Power & Light Co. pay about 18.59¢/kWh, 2% more than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Dayton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.59¢ | $182 | 143K | 168 |
| Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $238 | 16K | 129 |
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor-owned utility | 17.39¢ | $159 | 278K | 178 |
Power outages in Greene County right now
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Outage history in Greene County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 461 | 176 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,025 (20.5%) | 18,051 (19.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (461 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Oakwood 20.3¢
- Northridge 18.6¢
- Riverside 18.6¢
- Moraine 18.6¢
- Fort McKinley 18.6¢
- Shiloh 20.3¢
- Kettering 18.6¢
- Drexel 18.6¢
- West Carrollton City 18.6¢
- Huber Heights 18.6¢
ZIP codes: 45401, 45402, 45403, 45404, 45405, 45406, 45409, 45410, 45412, 45413, 45414, 45415, 45416, 45417, 45419, 45420, 45422, 45423, 45424, 45426, 45428, 45429, 45430, 45431, 45432, 45433, 45434, 45435, 45437, 45439, 45440, 45441, 45448, 45449, 45458, 45459, 45469, 45470, 45475, 45479
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dayton?
Most homes in Dayton get power from Dayton Power & Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.59¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Dayton: Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op (17.62¢), Duke Energy Ohio (17.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dayton?
About $182 a month, based on 980 kWh a month (the average for Dayton Power & Light Co. customers) at 18.59¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Dayton, OH?
3 utilities serve Dayton's ZIP codes: Dayton Power & Light Co., Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op, Duke Energy Ohio. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dayton?
In 2025, customers in Greene County averaged 2 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 18,051 customers (19.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.