Electricity rates in Dresden, OH
Dresden (1,706 people, Muskingum County) is served by 2 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 Dresden
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Guernsey-Muskingum El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.64¢ | $191 | 15K | 695 |
Power outages in Muskingum County right now
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Outage history in Muskingum County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 261 | 204 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,989 (6.4%) | 6,544 (10.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-22 | 2025-10-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (261 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Frazeysburg 20.3¢
- North Zanesville 20.3¢
- Pleasant Grove 20.3¢
- Zanesville 20.3¢
- Coshocton 20.3¢
- South Zanesville 20.3¢
- New Concord 20.3¢
- West Lafayette 20.3¢
- Newark 20.3¢
- Roseville 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43821
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dresden?
Most homes in Dresden 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 Dresden: Guernsey-Muskingum El Co-op (19.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dresden?
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 Dresden, OH?
2 utilities serve Dresden's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Guernsey-Muskingum El Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dresden?
In 2025, customers in Muskingum County averaged 3 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-15, when 6,544 customers (10.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.