Ohio Power Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
Ohio Power Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 537,711 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 20.33¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Shop for supply: AEP Ohio offers vs. Price to Compare
AEP Ohio's default supply price (Price to Compare) is 10.19¢/kWh for October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The cheapest fixed offers with no monthly fee:
| Supplier | Price | Term | vs. PTC at 900 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Power & Gas of Ohio LLC | 8.39¢ | 3 mo | −$194/yr |
| American Power & Gas of Ohio LLC | 8.89¢ | 3 mo | −$140/yr |
| APG&E | 9.38¢ | 6 mo | −$87/yr |
| Santanna Energy Services | 9.53¢ | 9 mo | −$71/yr |
| Santanna Energy Services | 9.55¢ | 9 mo | −$69/yr |
Ohio Power Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $101.65 | $71.31 |
| 1,000 kWh | $203.30 | $130.79 |
| 1,500 kWh | $304.95 | $190.27 |
| 2,000 kWh | $406.60 | $249.75 |
*Residential Service Bundled (RS) (effective 2017-06-01, $11.83/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Ohio Power Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Bundled (RS) | 2017-06-01 | $11.83 | 11.90¢ first 2,000 kWh, 11.85¢ first 15,000 kWh, 11.79¢ after |
| Residential Time-of-Use Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOU)time-of-use | 2026-04-10 | $16.49 | 9.1¢ (12am–2pm, 6pm–12am) · 9.1¢ (2pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Use Bundled Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOU)time-of-use | 2026-04-10 | $18.38 | 16.8¢ (12am–2pm, 6pm–12am) · 36.0¢ (2pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Day Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOD)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $15.39 | 8.7¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) · 8.7¢ (7am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Day Bundled Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOD)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $15.39 | 18.7¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) · 14.9¢ (7am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Day Bundled (RS-TOD)time-of-use | 2017-06-01 | $13.05 | 11.3¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) · 13.5¢ (7am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Day Bundled (RS-TOD2) (Columbus Southern Power Zone)time-of-use | 2017-05-31 | $4.52 | 12.8¢ (12am–1pm, 7pm–12am) · 23.3¢ (1pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Demand Metered Ohio Power Rate Zone, Bundled (RSDM) | 2026-04-10 | $18.38 | 12.93¢ first 2,000 kWh, 12.88¢ first 15,000 kWh, 12.83¢ after |
| Residential Service Demand Metered Ohio Power Rate Zone, Bundled (RSDM) | 2026-04-10 | $16.49 | 5.24¢ first 2,000 kWh, 5.20¢ first 15,000 kWh, 5.14¢ after |
| Residential Service Bundled Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS) | 2026-04-10 | $18.79 | 16.78¢ first 2,000 kWh, 16.73¢ first 15,000 kWh, 16.67¢ after |
| Residential Service Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS) | 2026-04-10 | $16.49 | 9.09¢ first 2,000 kWh, 9.04¢ first 15,000 kWh, 8.99¢ after |
| Residential Service Bundled (RS) | 2017-06-01 | $11.83 | 6.00¢ first 2,000 kWh, 5.96¢ first 15,000 kWh, 5.90¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Ohio Power Co. rate history
2015–2025: +39% change in the average residential rate (13.69¢ → 18.97¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Ohio Power Co. | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 221 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.22 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 1 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 145 | 130 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Ohio Power Co.'s counties, customers averaged 5 hr 14 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 1,712 | 80 | 7,128 | 2025-04-30 |
| Allen | 1,168 | 54 | 4,829 | 2025-06-19 |
| Columbiana | 1,105 | 62 | 4,749 | 2025-07-09 |
| Jefferson | 892 | 44 | 19,227 | 2025-04-29 |
| Meigs | 840 | 102 | 4,459 | 2025-12-14 |
| Hocking | 794 | 117 | 2,140 | 2025-02-06 |
| Summit | 778 | 112 | 46,278 | 2025-05-17 |
| Carroll | 729 | 51 | 6,805 | 2025-04-29 |
| Pike | 689 | 124 | 2,667 | 2025-12-02 |
| Morgan | 681 | 89 | 3,614 | 2025-03-16 |
| Monroe | 591 | 79 | 1,038 | 2025-04-21 |
| Van Wert | 565 | 46 | 4,295 | 2025-10-02 |
| Adams | 522 | 76 | 4,610 | 2025-03-11 |
| Coshocton | 501 | 35 | 5,326 | 2025-03-16 |
| Tuscarawas | 487 | 71 | 16,375 | 2025-04-29 |
| Perry | 461 | 55 | 4,507 | 2025-04-03 |
| Guernsey | 385 | 42 | 5,240 | 2025-04-29 |
| Gallia | 337 | 57 | 1,722 | 2025-04-15 |
| Franklin | 303 | 101 | 24,330 | 2025-07-12 |
| Athens | 297 | 58 | 2,989 | 2025-02-06 |
| Paulding | 287 | 30 | 2,584 | 2025-04-02 |
| Darke | 280 | 55 | 5,161 | 2025-06-19 |
| Lawrence | 278 | 58 | 2,112 | 2025-10-18 |
| Jackson | 276 | 61 | 1,504 | 2025-02-06 |
| Hardin | 269 | 23 | 4,255 | 2025-11-21 |
Ohio Power Co. service area
Ohio Power Co. serves 53 counties in Ohio and 505 ZIP codes.
Adams, Allen, Ashland, Athens, Auglaize, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Darke, Defiance, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Gallia, Guernsey, Hancock, Hardin, Harrison, Henry, Hocking, Holmes, Huron, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Lawrence, Licking, Logan, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Paulding, Perry, Pike, Putnam, Richland, Sandusky, Scioto, Seneca, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, Van Wert, Washington, Wayne, Wood, Wyandot
Cities: Columbus, Canton, Newark, Mansfield, Findlay, Lancaster, Delaware, Lima, Reynoldsburg, Marion, Massillon, Bowling Green, Wooster, Zanesville, Hudson, Alliance, Wadsworth, Portsmouth, Ashland, Pickerington, Steubenville, Tiffin, New Philadelphia, North Canton, Defiance, Mount Vernon, Fremont, Pataskala, Marietta, Fostoria, Greenville, Dover, Bucyrus, Shiloh, Coshocton, Ironton, East Liverpool, Van Wert, Heath, Cambridge
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 97% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,314,771 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 1,151 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 14,031 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 915 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $1,992,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 2,597 MWh |
Ohio Power Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 18.13¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 17.24¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,451,232,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 7,853,479 MWh |
| Peak demand | 10,224 MW summer · 8,333 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.1% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 14006 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ohio Power Co.'s electricity rate?
Ohio Power Co. residential customers pay an average of 20.33¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 11% above the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 13% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Ohio Power Co. electric bill?
About $192 a month. The average Ohio Power Co. home uses 944 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $203.
How many customers does Ohio Power Co. have?
Ohio Power Co. serves 537,711 residential customers and 1,543,033 customers in total in Ohio, across 53 counties.
How reliable is Ohio Power Co.?
In 2025, the average Ohio Power Co. customer was without power for 3 hr 41 min (SAIDI) over 1.22 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 25 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Ohio Power Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Time-of-Use Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOU). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Ohio Power Co. offer net metering for solar?
Ohio Power Co. had 14,031 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 104.7 MW of capacity and 915 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Ohio Power Co. before making decisions.