Electricity rates in Delaware, OH
Delaware (37,995 people, Delaware County) is served by 4 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 Delaware
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| Consolidated Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 18.31¢ | $242 | 17K | 162 |
| Union Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.05¢ | $213 | 12K | 184 |
Power outages in Delaware County right now
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Outage history in Delaware County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 380 | 254 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 79 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,308 (17.5%) | 5,614 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-15 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (380 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lewis Center 14.0¢
- Ashley 20.3¢
- Powell 17.3¢
- Sunbury 18.3¢
- Prospect 20.3¢
- New California 17.3¢
- Westerville 15.6¢
- Dublin 17.3¢
- Worthington 14.0¢
- Richwood 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 43015
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Delaware?
Most homes in Delaware 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 Delaware: Ohio Edison Co. (17.25¢), Consolidated Cooperative (18.31¢), Union Rural Electric Co-op (18.05¢).
What is the average electric bill in Delaware?
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 Delaware, OH?
4 utilities serve Delaware's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Ohio Edison Co., Consolidated Cooperative, Union Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Delaware?
In 2025, customers in Delaware County averaged 4 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 79 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 5,614 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.