Electricity rates in Pomeroy, OH
Pomeroy (1,821 people, Meigs County) is served by 2 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 Pomeroy
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.04¢ | $241 | 16K | 995 |
Power outages in Meigs County right now
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Outage history in Meigs County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,039 | 840 |
| Days with outages | 96 | 102 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,814 (28.3%) | 4,459 (33.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-12-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,039 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Middleport 20.3¢
- Gallipolis 22.0¢
- Athens 22.0¢
- The Plains 20.3¢
- Chauncey 20.3¢
- Wellston 22.0¢
- McArthur 22.0¢
- Belpre 20.3¢
- Nelsonville 20.3¢
- Jackson 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 45769
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pomeroy?
Most homes in Pomeroy 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 Pomeroy: Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op (22.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pomeroy?
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 Pomeroy, OH?
2 utilities serve Pomeroy's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pomeroy?
In 2025, customers in Meigs County averaged 14 hr 0 min without power. Outages hit 102 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-14, when 4,459 customers (33.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.