Electricity rates in New Boston, OH
New Boston (2,174 people, Scioto County) is served by Ohio Power Co.. Homes on Ohio Power Co. pay about 20.33¢/kWh, 11% more than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving New Boston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
Power outages in Scioto County right now
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Outage history in Scioto County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 891 | 212 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,624 (29%) | 3,370 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-11-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (891 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rosemount 20.3¢
- Portsmouth 20.3¢
- Sciotodale 20.3¢
- Wheelersburg 20.3¢
- West Portsmouth 20.3¢
- Lucasville 20.3¢
- Franklin Furnace 20.3¢
- Ironton 20.3¢
- Piketon 20.3¢
- Coal Grove 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 45662
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Boston?
Most homes in New Boston 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in New Boston?
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 New Boston, OH?
Ohio Power Co. serves New Boston.
How often does the power go out in New Boston?
In 2025, customers in Scioto County averaged 3 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-08, when 3,370 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.