Ohio electric prices
Ohio Edison's standard price: 10.92 cents per kWh
July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026
A kWh is one unit of electricity (kWh on your bill). Your bill may call this price the Price to Compare.
Plans that lock your price for 6 months or more, for a home that uses 1,000 kWh a month. Fees are included. Cheapest first.
1. IDT Energy, Inc
2. Residents Energy, LLC
3. Public Power LLC
4. Ohio Gas & Electric
5. Better Buy Energy
6. Energy Harbor LLC
7. Town Square Energy East LLC
8. Santanna Energy Services
9. Dynegy Energy Services East LLC
10. Brighten Energy
| Company | Price | Locked for | Monthly fee | Fee to cancel | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDT Energy, Inc | 9.03 cents per kWh | 8 months | None | None | About $227 a year less than the standard price |
| Residents Energy, LLC | 9.04 cents per kWh | 8 months | None | None | About $226 a year less than the standard price |
| Public Power LLC | 8.19 cents per kWh | 8 months | $14.95 | None | About $148 a year less than the standard price |
| Ohio Gas & Electric | 8.69 cents per kWh | 8 months | $9.95 | None | About $148 a year less than the standard price |
| Better Buy Energy | 9.69 cents per kWh | 8 months | None | None | About $148 a year less than the standard price |
| Energy Harbor LLC | 9.69 cents per kWh | 8 months | None | None | About $148 a year less than the standard price |
| Town Square Energy East LLC | 8.27 cents per kWh | 14 months | $14.95 | None | About $139 a year less than the standard price |
| Santanna Energy Services | 9.77 cents per kWh | 9 months | None | $100 | About $138 a year less than the standard price |
| Dynegy Energy Services East LLC | 9.79 cents per kWh | 8 months | None | None | About $136 a year less than the standard price |
| Brighten Energy | 9.89 cents per kWh | 8 months | None | None | About $124 a year less than the standard price |
Prices come from the State of Ohio's price list (energychoice.ohio.gov). We check it every 2 hours. Judy looks at more than price: she checks your own bill, fees and where prices are going.
| Dates | Standard price |
|---|---|
| Jul 1 to Sep 30, 2026 | 10.92 cents per kWh |
| Jun 1 to Jun 30, 2026 | 10.83 cents per kWh |
| Apr 1 to May 31, 2026 | 9.7 cents per kWh |
| Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2026 | 9.33 cents per kWh |
| Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2025 | 9.11 cents per kWh |
| Sep 1 to Sep 30, 2025 | 8.85 cents per kWh |
| Jul 1 to Aug 31, 2025 | 9.53 cents per kWh |
| Jun 1 to Jun 30, 2025 | 9.35 cents per kWh |
It is the price you pay if you never picked another company.
Today it is 10.92 cents per kWh. A kWh is one unit of electricity (kWh on your bill).
Your bill may call it the Price to Compare.
It can change a few times a year.
Yes. Your power stays on. Ohio Edison still delivers your electricity and sends your bill.
Only the price part of your bill changes.
You can go back to Ohio Edison's standard price later. Check your contract for a fee to leave early.
Call the company you pick, or sign up on its website. You don't call your utility.
Have your Ohio Edison bill ready. The company will ask for a number from it.
Look for your customer number near the top of the first page of your bill. It is a long number.
The new company tells Ohio Edison for you.
You have 7 days to cancel for free after Ohio Edison mails you a letter about the change.
To cancel, call Ohio Edison at the number on its letter.
The company must mail you a notice 45 to 90 days before your plan ends.
Read it closely. Many plans start again on their own.
Come back to Judy Saves when the notice comes. We will check your choices again.
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