Electricity rates in Reading, OH
Reading (10,324 people, Hamilton County) is served by Duke Energy Ohio. Homes on Duke Energy Ohio pay about 17.39¢/kWh, 5% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Reading
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor-owned utility | 17.39¢ | $159 | 278K | 178 |
Power outages in Hamilton County right now
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Outage history in Hamilton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 288 | 147 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 70,272 (16.1%) | 19,277 (4.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (288 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lockland 17.4¢
- Wyoming 17.4¢
- Amberley 17.4¢
- Dillonvale 20.3¢
- Woodlawn 17.4¢
- Golf Manor 17.4¢
- Evendale 17.4¢
- Deer Park 17.4¢
- Rossmoyne 17.4¢
- Silverton 17.4¢
ZIP codes: 45215, 45236, 45237
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Reading?
Most homes in Reading get power from Duke Energy Ohio, where residential customers pay an average of 17.39¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Reading?
About $159 a month, based on 915 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Ohio customers) at 17.39¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Reading, OH?
Duke Energy Ohio serves Reading.
How often does the power go out in Reading?
In 2025, customers in Hamilton County averaged 2 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 19,277 customers (4.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.