Electricity rates in The Plains, OH
The Plains (3,080 people, Athens County) is served by 4 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 The Plains
| 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 |
| Washington Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.81¢ | $199 | 11K | — |
| Village of Glouster | Municipal utility | 20.64¢ | $194 | 948 | — |
Power outages in Athens County right now
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Outage history in Athens County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 296 | 297 |
| Days with outages | 46 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,154 (9.3%) | 2,989 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-05 | 2025-02-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (296 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Chauncey 20.3¢
- Athens 22.0¢
- Nelsonville 20.3¢
- Glouster 20.3¢
- Logan 20.3¢
- McArthur 22.0¢
- Pomeroy 20.3¢
- New Lexington 20.3¢
- McConnelsville 20.3¢
- Middleport 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 45780
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in The Plains?
Most homes in The Plains 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 The Plains: Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op (22.04¢), Washington Electric Co-op (22.81¢), Village of Glouster (20.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in The Plains?
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 The Plains, OH?
4 utilities serve The Plains's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op, Washington Electric Co-op, Village of Glouster. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in The Plains?
In 2025, customers in Athens County averaged 4 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-06, when 2,989 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.