Electricity rates in Germantown, OH
Germantown (5,503 people, Montgomery County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Ohio pay about 17.39¢/kWh, 5% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Germantown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor-owned utility | 17.39¢ | $159 | 278K | 178 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.59¢ | $182 | 143K | 168 |
| Butler Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.84¢ | $276 | 12K | 172 |
Power outages in Montgomery County right now
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Outage history in Montgomery County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 462 | 133 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 62,412 (21.1%) | 19,553 (6.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (462 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Carlisle 17.4¢
- Miamisburg 18.6¢
- Farmersville 18.6¢
- Franklin 17.4¢
- West Carrollton City 18.6¢
- Middletown 17.4¢
- New Lebanon 18.6¢
- Springboro 17.4¢
- Drexel 18.6¢
- Moraine 18.6¢
ZIP codes: 45327
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Germantown?
Most homes in Germantown get power from Duke Energy Ohio, where residential customers pay an average of 17.39¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Germantown: Dayton Power & Light Co. (18.59¢), Butler Rural Electric Co-op (19.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Germantown?
About $159 a month, based on 915 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Ohio customers) at 17.39¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Germantown, OH?
3 utilities serve Germantown's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Ohio, Dayton Power & Light Co., Butler Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Germantown?
In 2025, customers in Montgomery County averaged 2 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 19,553 customers (6.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.