Electricity rates in Shelby, OH
Shelby (9,058 people, Richland County) is served by 3 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 Shelby
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
| North Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.14¢ | $236 | 8,431 | 165 |
Power outages in Richland County right now
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Outage history in Richland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 104 | 140 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,080 (4.8%) | 7,376 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-02 | 2025-08-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (104 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 44875
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shelby?
Most homes in Shelby 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 Shelby: Ohio Edison Co. (17.25¢), North Central Electric Co-op (19.14¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shelby?
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 Shelby, OH?
3 utilities serve Shelby's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Ohio Edison Co., North Central Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shelby?
In 2025, customers in Richland County averaged 2 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-29, when 7,376 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.