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Ohio — Latest Electricity & Utility News

Competitive retail electric market • Deregulated since 2001

⚡ OH Electricity News — 15 Articles

Updated 7:48 PM, Jun 20

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10 stations tracked • 340 total articles
5 WEWS Cleveland (ABC) 0
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6 WCPO Cincinnati (ABC) 0
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7 WKRC Cincinnati (CBS) 0
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8 WSYX Columbus (ABC) 0
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9 WNWO Toledo (NBC) 0
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10 Fox 28 Columbus (Fox) 0
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🏙️ Top Cities in Ohio

Deregulated service territories
1
Columbus
Pop: 905,748
⚡ AEP Ohio / Columbia Gas
2
Cleveland
Pop: 381,009
⚡ FirstEnergy / CEI
3
Cincinnati
Pop: 309,317
⚡ Duke Energy Ohio
4
Toledo
Pop: 270,871
⚡ FirstEnergy / Toledo Edison
5
Akron
Pop: 190,469
⚡ FirstEnergy / Ohio Edison
6
Dayton
Pop: 140,640
⚡ AES Ohio (DP&L)
7
Parma
Pop: 78,103
⚡ FirstEnergy / CEI
8
Canton
Pop: 70,447
⚡ AEP Ohio
9
Youngstown
Pop: 60,068
⚡ FirstEnergy / Ohio Edison
10
Lorain
Pop: 62,964
⚡ FirstEnergy / Ohio Edison
11
Hamilton
Pop: 63,399
⚡ Duke Energy Ohio
12
Springfield
Pop: 58,662
⚡ AES Ohio
13
Kettering
Pop: 55,306
⚡ AES Ohio
14
Elyria
Pop: 52,926
⚡ FirstEnergy / Ohio Edison
15
Lakewood
Pop: 50,558
⚡ FirstEnergy / CEI
16
Newark
Pop: 48,458
⚡ AEP Ohio
17
Cuyahoga Falls
Pop: 49,217
⚡ FirstEnergy / Ohio Edison
18
Dublin
Pop: 49,614
⚡ AEP Ohio
19
Middletown
Pop: 51,559
⚡ Duke Energy Ohio
20
Mentor
Pop: 46,862
⚡ FirstEnergy / CEI

⚡ Columbus Electricity Rates — Are You Overpaying?

Columbus residents and businesses served by AEP Ohio / Columbia Gas have the power to choose their own electricity supplier in Ohio's deregulated energy market. Ohio electricity rates average around 13–15¢/kWh, with significant savings available by switching from the default utility rate. Shopping for a competitive rate could save you hundreds of dollars each year.

How to Lower Your Electric Bill in Columbus, OH

  • Compare certified suppliers — Don't pay the default utility rate. Licensed suppliers often offer fixed or variable rates that beat the standard offer.
  • Lock in a fixed rate — Protect yourself from seasonal price spikes and grid volatility common in Ohio.
  • Go green — Many OH suppliers offer 100% renewable plans at competitive prices.
  • Commercial & industrial — If you're a business in Columbus, deregulation means you can negotiate directly for bulk rates.

Electricity Deregulation in Ohio

Ohio opened its electricity market to competition, meaning AEP Ohio / Columbia Gas still delivers your power but you can choose who generates and supplies it. This separation gives Columbus consumers real choice and competitive pricing that regulated states don't have.