Electricity rates in Painesville, OH
Painesville (19,776 people, Lake County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Cleveland Electric Illum Co. pay about 17.97¢/kWh, 2% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Painesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Electric Illum Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.97¢ | $114 | 137K | 196 |
| City of Painesville | Municipal utility | 14.22¢ | $97 | 11K | 154 |
Power outages in Lake County right now
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Outage history in Lake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,090 | 303 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 72 |
| Most customers out at once | 65,283 (81%) | 18,994 (23.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-07 | 2025-06-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,090 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fairport Harbor 18.0¢
- Perry 18.0¢
- Mentor-on-the-Lake 18.0¢
- Mentor 18.0¢
- Kirtland 18.0¢
- Chardon 18.0¢
- Willoughby 18.0¢
- Madison 18.0¢
- Eastlake 18.0¢
- North Madison 18.0¢
ZIP codes: 44077
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Painesville?
Most homes in Painesville get power from Cleveland Electric Illum Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.97¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Painesville: City of Painesville (14.22¢).
What is the average electric bill in Painesville?
About $114 a month, based on 636 kWh a month (the average for Cleveland Electric Illum Co. customers) at 17.97¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Painesville, OH?
2 utilities serve Painesville's ZIP codes: Cleveland Electric Illum Co., City of Painesville. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Painesville?
In 2025, customers in Lake County averaged 5 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 72 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-29, when 18,994 customers (23.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.