Electricity rates in Defiance, OH
Defiance (16,776 people, Defiance County) is served by 3 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 Defiance
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| The Toledo Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.40¢ | $134 | 86K | 110 |
| Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.19¢ | $220 | 9,153 | 97 |
Power outages in Defiance County right now
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Outage history in Defiance County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 172 | 155 |
| Days with outages | 25 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,097 (46.1%) | 1,452 (11%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-30 | 2025-08-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (172 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Holgate 17.4¢
- Continental 20.3¢
- Napoleon 17.4¢
- Paulding 20.3¢
- Stryker 17.4¢
- Archbold 17.4¢
- Bryan 17.4¢
- Hicksville 20.3¢
- Liberty Center 17.4¢
- Antwerp 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43512
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Defiance?
Most homes in Defiance 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 Defiance: The Toledo Edison Co. (17.40¢), Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op (19.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Defiance?
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 Defiance, OH?
3 utilities serve Defiance's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., The Toledo Edison Co., Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Defiance?
In 2025, customers in Defiance County averaged 2 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-28, when 1,452 customers (11%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.