Electricity rates in Obetz, OH
Obetz (4,761 people, Franklin County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on South Central Power Company pay about 16.56¢/kWh, 9% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Obetz
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
| City of Columbus | Municipal utility | 13.96¢ | $83 | 15K | 141 |
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor-owned utility | 17.39¢ | $159 | 278K | 178 |
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| Licking Rural Electric | Electric cooperative | 18.33¢ | $199 | 26K | 244 |
| Consolidated Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 18.31¢ | $242 | 17K | 162 |
| City of Westerville | Municipal utility | 15.56¢ | $146 | 16K | 25 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 303 | 303 |
| Days with outages | 101 | 101 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,287 (4.8%) | 24,330 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-07-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (303 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Groveport 16.6¢
- Blacklick Estates 14.0¢
- Columbus 14.0¢
- Bexley 14.0¢
- Whitehall 14.0¢
- Urbancrest 14.0¢
- Grove City 17.3¢
- Canal Winchester 16.6¢
- Grandview Heights 14.0¢
- Reynoldsburg 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 43195, 43207, 43217
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Obetz?
Most homes in Obetz get power from South Central Power Company, where residential customers pay an average of 16.56¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Obetz: City of Columbus (13.96¢), Ohio Power Co. (20.33¢), Duke Energy Ohio (17.39¢).
What is the average electric bill in Obetz?
About $186 a month, based on 1,123 kWh a month (the average for South Central Power Company customers) at 16.56¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Obetz, OH?
8 utilities serve Obetz's ZIP codes: South Central Power Company, City of Columbus, Ohio Power Co., Duke Energy Ohio, Ohio Edison Co., Licking Rural Electric, Consolidated Cooperative, City of Westerville. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Obetz?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 5 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 101 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-12, when 24,330 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.