Electricity rates in Lancaster, OH
Lancaster (39,766 people, Fairfield 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 Lancaster
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
Power outages in Fairfield County right now
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Outage history in Fairfield County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 309 | 186 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,834 (12.5%) | 9,864 (11.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-28 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (309 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Baltimore 20.3¢
- Bremen 20.3¢
- Geneva 18.0¢
- Lithopolis 16.6¢
- Millersport 20.3¢
- Canal Winchester 16.6¢
- Pickerington 20.3¢
- Fairfield Beach 20.3¢
- Logan 20.3¢
- Buckeye Lake 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43130
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lancaster?
Most homes in Lancaster 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 Lancaster: South Central Power Company (16.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lancaster?
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 Lancaster, OH?
2 utilities serve Lancaster's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., South Central Power Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lancaster?
In 2025, customers in Fairfield County averaged 3 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 9,864 customers (11.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.