Electricity rates in Hilliard, OH
Hilliard (33,649 people, Franklin County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Ohio Edison Co. pay about 17.25¢/kWh, 5% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Hilliard
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| City of Columbus | Municipal utility | 13.96¢ | $83 | 15K | 141 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 303 | 303 |
| Days with outages | 101 | 101 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,287 (4.8%) | 24,330 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-07-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (303 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dublin 17.3¢
- Lincoln Village 14.0¢
- Upper Arlington 14.0¢
- Lake Darby 17.3¢
- Grandview Heights 14.0¢
- Plain City 17.3¢
- West Jefferson 17.3¢
- Worthington 14.0¢
- New California 17.3¢
- Powell 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 43026
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hilliard?
Most homes in Hilliard get power from Ohio Edison Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.25¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hilliard: City of Columbus (13.96¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hilliard?
About $142 a month, based on 821 kWh a month (the average for Ohio Edison Co. customers) at 17.25¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hilliard, OH?
2 utilities serve Hilliard's ZIP codes: Ohio Edison Co., City of Columbus. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hilliard?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 5 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 101 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-12, when 24,330 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.