Electricity rates in Newark, OH
Newark (47,986 people, Licking County) is served by 3 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 Newark
| 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 |
| Licking Rural Electric | Electric cooperative | 18.33¢ | $199 | 26K | 244 |
Power outages in Licking County right now
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Outage history in Licking County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 169 | 149 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,713 (8.3%) | 6,578 (5.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (169 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Heath 20.3¢
- Granville 20.3¢
- Granville South 20.3¢
- Hebron 20.3¢
- Harbor Hills 20.3¢
- Buckeye Lake 20.3¢
- Thornport 20.3¢
- Fairfield Beach 20.3¢
- Utica 20.3¢
- Millersport 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43055, 43058, 43093
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Newark?
Most homes in Newark 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 Newark: South Central Power Company (16.56¢), Licking Rural Electric (18.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Newark?
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 Newark, OH?
3 utilities serve Newark's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., South Central Power Company, Licking Rural Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Newark?
In 2025, customers in Licking County averaged 2 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-13, when 6,578 customers (5.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.