Electricity rates in Richwood, OH
Richwood (2,281 people, Union County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Ohio Edison Co. pay about 17.25¢/kWh, 5% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Richwood
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.59¢ | $182 | 143K | 168 |
| Consolidated Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 18.31¢ | $242 | 17K | 162 |
| Union Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.05¢ | $213 | 12K | 184 |
Power outages in Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 125 | 105 |
| Days with outages | 32 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,539 (11.7%) | 1,945 (6.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-15 | 2025-04-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (125 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Prospect 20.3¢
- Marysville 18.6¢
- Marion 17.3¢
- Delaware 20.3¢
- Ashley 20.3¢
- New California 17.3¢
- North Lewisburg 18.6¢
- Lewis Center 14.0¢
- Cardington 20.3¢
- Powell 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 43344
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richwood?
Most homes in Richwood 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Richwood: Dayton Power & Light Co. (18.59¢), Consolidated Cooperative (18.31¢), Union Rural Electric Co-op (18.05¢).
What is the average electric bill in Richwood?
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 Richwood, OH?
4 utilities serve Richwood's ZIP codes: Ohio Edison Co., Dayton Power & Light Co., Consolidated Cooperative, Union Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Richwood?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 105 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-17, when 1,945 customers (6.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.