Electricity rates in Oberlin, OH
Oberlin (8,350 people, Lorain County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Ohio Edison Co. pay about 17.25¢/kWh, 5% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Oberlin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| Lorain-Medina R E C | Electric cooperative | 18.84¢ | $228 | 15K | 215 |
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
- South Amherst 17.3¢
- Camden 18.6¢
- Lagrange 17.3¢
- Amherst 17.3¢
- Elyria 17.3¢
- Grafton 17.3¢
- Wellington 17.3¢
- Wakeman 17.3¢
- Sheffield 17.3¢
- Vermilion-on-the-Lake 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 44074
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oberlin?
Most homes in Oberlin 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Oberlin: Lorain-Medina R E C (18.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oberlin?
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 Oberlin, OH?
2 utilities serve Oberlin's ZIP codes: Ohio Edison Co., Lorain-Medina R E C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oberlin?
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.