Electricity rates in Ottawa, OH
Ottawa (4,398 people, Putnam 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 Ottawa
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Hancock-Wood Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.59¢ | $210 | 11K | 62 |
| Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.19¢ | $220 | 9,153 | 97 |
Power outages in Putnam County right now
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Outage history in Putnam County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 178 | 261 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,353 (15.2%) | 2,676 (30%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-06 | 2025-04-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (178 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Glandorf 20.3¢
- Leipsic 20.3¢
- Pandora 20.3¢
- Columbus Grove 20.3¢
- Kalida 20.3¢
- Bluffton 20.3¢
- Continental 20.3¢
- McComb 20.3¢
- Deshler 20.3¢
- Holgate 17.4¢
ZIP codes: 45875
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ottawa?
Most homes in Ottawa 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 Ottawa: Hancock-Wood Electric Co-op (18.59¢), Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op (19.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ottawa?
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 Ottawa, OH?
3 utilities serve Ottawa's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Hancock-Wood Electric Co-op, Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ottawa?
In 2025, customers in Putnam County averaged 4 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-02, when 2,676 customers (30%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.