Electricity rates in West Union, OH
West Union (3,179 people, Adams 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 West Union
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.33¢ | $192 | 538K | 221 |
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor-owned utility | 17.39¢ | $159 | 278K | 178 |
| South Central Power Company | Electric cooperative | 16.56¢ | $186 | 118K | 298 |
| Adams Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.10¢ | $245 | 7,851 | — |
Power outages in Adams County right now
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Outage history in Adams County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,505 | 522 |
| Days with outages | 76 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,694 (45.6%) | 4,610 (27.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-03 | 2025-03-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,505 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Winchester 17.4¢
- Peebles 16.6¢
- Aberdeen 17.4¢
- Ripley 17.4¢
- Georgetown 17.4¢
- Mount Orab 17.4¢
- West Portsmouth 20.3¢
- Hillsboro 18.6¢
- Portsmouth 20.3¢
- Lucasville 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 45693
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Union?
Most homes in West Union 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 West Union: Duke Energy Ohio (17.39¢), South Central Power Company (16.56¢), Adams Rural Electric Co-op (19.10¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Union?
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 West Union, OH?
4 utilities serve West Union's ZIP codes: Ohio Power Co., Duke Energy Ohio, South Central Power Company, Adams Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West Union?
In 2025, customers in Adams County averaged 8 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-11, when 4,610 customers (27.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.