Electricity rates in Fostoria, OH
Fostoria (13,167 people, Seneca 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 Fostoria
| 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 |
| North Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.14¢ | $236 | 8,431 | 165 |
Power outages in Seneca County right now
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Outage history in Seneca County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 69 | 105 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,574 (4.4%) | 2,851 (8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-22 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (69 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bradner 20.3¢
- Tiffin 20.3¢
- North Baltimore 20.3¢
- Carey 20.3¢
- Findlay 20.3¢
- Gibsonburg 17.4¢
- Pemberville 17.4¢
- Ballville 20.3¢
- Stony Prairie 20.3¢
- Bowling Green 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 44830
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fostoria?
Most homes in Fostoria 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 Fostoria: Hancock-Wood Electric Co-op (18.59¢), North Central Electric Co-op (19.14¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fostoria?
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 Fostoria, OH?
3 utilities serve Fostoria's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Hancock-Wood Electric Co-op, North Central Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fostoria?
In 2025, customers in Seneca County averaged 105 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 2,851 customers (8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.