Electricity rates in Lorain, OH
Lorain (63,647 people, Lorain County) is served by Ohio Edison Co.. Homes on Ohio Edison Co. pay about 17.25¢/kWh, 5% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Lorain
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
Power outages in Lorain County right now
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Outage history in Lorain County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 984 | 258 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 53,056 (50%) | 17,246 (16.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-06 | 2025-12-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (984 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Amherst 17.3¢
- Sheffield Lake 17.3¢
- Sheffield 17.3¢
- Elyria 17.3¢
- Vermilion-on-the-Lake 17.3¢
- Avon 17.3¢
- South Amherst 17.3¢
- Avon Center 17.3¢
- Avon Lake 17.3¢
- North Ridgeville 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 44052, 44053, 44055
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lorain?
Most homes in Lorain 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Lorain?
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 Lorain, OH?
Ohio Edison Co. serves Lorain.
How often does the power go out in Lorain?
In 2025, customers in Lorain County averaged 4 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-18, when 17,246 customers (16.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.