Electricity rates in Forest, OH
Forest (1,441 people, Hardin 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 Forest
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Hancock-Wood Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.59¢ | $210 | 11K | 62 |
Power outages in Hardin County right now
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Outage history in Hardin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 156 | 269 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,707 (36.7%) | 4,255 (23.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-25 | 2025-11-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (156 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 45843
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forest?
Most homes in Forest 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 Forest: Hancock-Wood Electric Co-op (18.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Forest?
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 Forest, OH?
2 utilities serve Forest's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Hancock-Wood Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Forest?
In 2025, customers in Hardin County averaged 4 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-21, when 4,255 customers (23.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.