Electricity rates in Ontario, OH
Ontario (6,111 people, Richland County) is served by Ohio Edison Co.. Homes on Ohio Edison Co. pay about 17.25¢/kWh, 5% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Ontario
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
Power outages in Richland County right now
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Outage history in Richland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 104 | 140 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,080 (4.8%) | 7,376 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-02 | 2025-08-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (104 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 44862
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ontario?
Most homes in Ontario 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ontario?
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 Ontario, OH?
Ohio Edison Co. serves Ontario.
How often does the power go out in Ontario?
In 2025, customers in Richland County averaged 2 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-29, when 7,376 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.