Electricity rates in Sandusky, OH
Sandusky (25,212 people, Erie County) is served by Ohio Edison Co.. Homes on Ohio Edison Co. pay about 17.25¢/kWh, 5% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Sandusky
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
Power outages in Erie County right now
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Outage history in Erie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 136 | 109 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 25 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,505 (22.7%) | 5,350 (10.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-06 | 2025-10-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (136 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Huron 17.3¢
- Milan 17.3¢
- Port Clinton 17.3¢
- Bellevue 17.3¢
- Monroeville 17.3¢
- Norwalk 17.3¢
- Clyde 17.3¢
- Vermilion 17.3¢
- Vermilion-on-the-Lake 17.3¢
- Wakeman 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 44870, 44871
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sandusky?
Most homes in Sandusky 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Sandusky?
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 Sandusky, OH?
Ohio Edison Co. serves Sandusky.
How often does the power go out in Sandusky?
In 2025, customers in Erie County averaged 109 min without power. Outages hit 25 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-18, when 5,350 customers (10.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.