Electricity rates in Mentor, OH
Mentor (46,901 people, Lake County) is served by Cleveland Electric Illum Co.. Homes on Cleveland Electric Illum Co. pay about 17.97¢/kWh, 2% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Mentor
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Electric Illum Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.97¢ | $114 | 137K | 196 |
Power outages in Lake County right now
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Outage history in Lake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,090 | 303 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 72 |
| Most customers out at once | 65,283 (81%) | 18,994 (23.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-07 | 2025-06-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,090 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kirtland 18.0¢
- Mentor-on-the-Lake 18.0¢
- Willoughby 18.0¢
- Eastlake 18.0¢
- Willoughby Hills 18.0¢
- Painesville 18.0¢
- Fairport Harbor 18.0¢
- Willowick 18.0¢
- Wickliffe 18.0¢
- Mayfield 18.0¢
ZIP codes: 44060, 44061
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mentor?
Most homes in Mentor get power from Cleveland Electric Illum Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.97¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Mentor?
About $114 a month, based on 636 kWh a month (the average for Cleveland Electric Illum Co. customers) at 17.97¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Mentor, OH?
Cleveland Electric Illum Co. serves Mentor.
How often does the power go out in Mentor?
In 2025, customers in Lake County averaged 5 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 72 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-29, when 18,994 customers (23.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.