Homes served by a supplier
49.8%
2,565,864 homes, 2025
Average price
16.90 cents
2% below the US average
Average monthly bill
$147.74
Ohio, 2025
Choice status
Yes
Open to households
How choice works in Ohio
Ohio has long had retail electric choice, and many communities buy power for residents through government aggregation. The local utility delivers the electricity in every case.
The utility buys power for default customers through a competitive process and passes the price through. If you do not choose a supplier you stay on the standard service offer.
- What a supplier changes: the price and terms of the energy you buy, and often the company that sends the bill.
- What it does not change: your delivery utility, your meter, outage service and the poles and wires.
Ohio next to the other choice markets
In 2025, 49.8% of Ohio homes bought from a retail supplier. Among the 15 choice markets on this site, that ranks 3rd of 15 for the share of homes with a supplier. The average price was 16.90 cents per kWh, 2% below the US average, and the average bill was $147.74.
| State | Homes with a supplier | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 61.8% | 30.41 | $181.08 |
| Texas | 55.1% | 15.40 | $170.95 |
| Ohio | 49.8% | 16.90 | $147.74 |
| Rhode Island | 24.8% | 29.48 | $165.62 |
| Pennsylvania | 22.4% | 19.29 | $161.90 |
| Illinois | 20.7% | 17.67 | $126.59 |
| New Hampshire | 17.8% | 24.53 | $156.94 |
| Connecticut | 15.3% | 29.31 | $206.46 |
| District of Columbia | 8.8% | 21.92 | $140.05 |
| Maine | 7.3% | 27.69 | $147.67 |
| New York | 7.1% | 26.39 | $154.75 |
| New Jersey | 6.1% | 22.48 | $150.59 |
| Delaware | 5.6% | 17.15 | $157.80 |
| Maryland | 5.6% | 19.53 | $184.42 |
| Michigan | 0.0% | 20.03 | $127.17 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data), residential. A higher share of homes with a supplier does not mean lower prices.
Who delivers your power
Delivery utilities in Ohio are regulated, and the largest by residential customers in 2025 were:
| Utility | Type | Homes served |
|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor-owned | 1,348,588 |
| Ohio Edison | Investor-owned | 961,084 |
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor-owned | 700,265 |
| The Illuminating Company | Investor-owned | 677,581 |
| AES Ohio (Dayton Power and Light) | Investor-owned | 469,317 |
| The Toledo Edison | Investor-owned | 279,678 |
| South Central Power | Cooperative | 118,458 |
| City of Cleveland | Municipal | 64,905 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Cooperatives and municipal utilities may sit outside the choice program. Check who sends your bill.
Not sure who serves you? Use the find my electric company tool or check the top of your bill.
How to compare offers in Ohio
Use the Apples to Apples chart for your utility, and check whether your community already has an aggregation rate.
The official comparison site is Energy Choice Ohio. Start there, because it is run for consumers.
Ready to switch? Read the Ohio switching guide for the steps, the rules we checked and what to confirm first.
- Find your current default price and the date it will next change.
- Ask each supplier for the price, the type, the term, every fee and the early termination fee in writing.
- Compare over a full year, not one month.
- Check what happens when the term ends.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio publishes Apples to Apples charts for each utility, listing current offers side by side. The charts are on the Energy Choice Ohio site and are the fastest way to compare.
Many Ohio communities use governmental aggregation, which buys power in bulk for residents. Residents are usually enrolled automatically and can opt out. Check the name on your bill and any notice from your city or county before you sign with another supplier.
Five questions to ask before you sign
- What is the price per kWh, and is it fixed or variable?
- How long is the term, and what is the fee for leaving early?
- Are there monthly charges, minimum usage fees or conditions on credits?
- What happens when the term ends, and how will I be told?
- How long do I have to cancel after signing?
Your rights and where to complain
Suppliers are licensed or registered with the state, and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio handles complaints. Keep a copy of your contract and any call or email confirmation. If you think you were switched without permission, tell your utility and your regulator right away.
Ohio electricity provider questions
Can I choose my electricity provider in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio has long had retail electric choice, and many communities buy power for residents through government aggregation. The local utility delivers the electricity in every case.
Who delivers electricity in Ohio?
Your local utility delivers it. By residential customers in 2025, the largest delivery and utility companies were AEP Ohio, Ohio Edison, Duke Energy Ohio. You cannot change your delivery company.
What happens if I do not pick a supplier in Ohio?
You receive standard service offer. The utility buys power for default customers through a competitive process and passes the price through. If you do not choose a supplier you stay on the standard service offer.
How many Ohio homes use a retail supplier?
In 2025, retail suppliers served about 49.8% of Ohio residential customers, or 2,565,864 homes (EIA Form EIA-861).
Is a supplier cheaper than the utility in Ohio?
It can be, and it can also be more expensive. Compare an offer against the current default price over a full year, and read the term, the fees and what happens at renewal.