What is AEP Ohio's price to compare?
It is 10.19¢ per kWh, and it covers only the power itself. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) posts it on the Energy Choice Ohio chart. AEP Ohio serves Columbus and much of central, southeastern and eastern Ohio, in places such as Canton, Zanesville and Lima. If you have not picked a supplier or joined a town program, this is the price on your bill.
AEP Ohio sets the price after an auction, and it changes in blocks of time. The current price started October 1, 2026. The six utilities' prices run from 10.19¢ at AEP Ohio to 11.26¢ at Toledo Edison.
Energy Choice Ohio, AEP Ohio chart, October 24, 2026. Bars start at zero.
Does an offer really beat AEP Ohio's price?
Type the offer's price, its monthly fee and your kWh. At AEP Ohio the gap between the price to compare and a typical offer is small, so a $10 fee can erase it. At 900 kWh a $10 fee adds about 1.1¢ per kWh. The tool does the math for you.
- 1Pick AEP Ohio.
It is at the top of your bill.
- 2Type the offer's price.
Use cents per kWh, such as 10.5.
- 3Add any monthly fee.
Type 0 if there is none.
- 4Type your kWh.
Use the "kWh used" line on your bill.
The result is an estimate of the supply price only. It leaves out delivery and taxes and cannot see a price change after the first term. Nothing you type is sent or saved.
How many offers beat it?
32 of 146 offers are priced under the price to compare, which is 22%. That falls to 16 once monthly fees are added. Only 4 are fixed for 12 months or more with no fees. 37 different sellers are on the chart.
| Utility | Offers under the price to compare | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | 32 of 146 | 22% |
| AES Ohio | 51 of 116 | 44% |
| Duke Energy Ohio | 43 of 150 | 29% |
| Ohio Edison | 104 of 145 | 72% |
| CEI | 95 of 128 | 74% |
The lowest fixed offer with no fees is 10.08¢, sold by APG&E. That is only a little under the price to compare. Cheapest is not best, so check any name with our supplier guide. Our Apples to Apples guide shows how to read the whole chart.
- Compare each offer with the price to compare for its whole term, after fees.
- Look at a fixed price if you want to know what you will pay.
- Write down the end date, and ask what the price is after it.
- Do not leave a low price for a small gap. A fee can wipe it out.
- A variable price can rise at any time.
What do group programs charge in AEP Ohio's area?
It depends on the program. Some AEP Ohio towns buy power as a group, and the price is set for the whole term. Two programs cover many AEP Ohio homes. Both charge the power price only, and delivery stays with AEP Ohio.
| Program | Price | Term | Against 10.19¢ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Energy Columbus (City of Columbus) | 10.01¢ fixed | June 2026 to May 2027 | 0.18¢ lower |
| NOPEC standard (member towns) | 10.499¢ | Sept. 2026 to June 2027 | 0.31¢ higher |
The Columbus program is 100% renewable and its supplier is AEP Energy, a different company from AEP Ohio, says the City. Read our Columbus guide. NOPEC members are mostly in northeast Ohio, with some towns served by AEP Ohio. Read our NOPEC guide for its programs and prices.
How has AEP Ohio's price moved?
It rose 36% in 2025, according to the Ohio Consumers' Counsel. The Counsel, the state's residential advocate, said AEP Ohio's default supply price made a "recent 36% jump." The City of Columbus's program estimates AEP Ohio's average price for each June to May year. The program says the figures before 2024 are its estimates from PUCO's historical chart.
Clean Energy Columbus rate history (City of Columbus), read Oct. 25, 2026. The City calls these averages and estimates. Today's price is from the Energy Choice Ohio chart.
A default price that moves this much is why a fixed price can feel safer. It can also be why a fixed offer made when prices were high costs more later. Our high bill guide shows how to tell which part of a jump is yours.
What is on an AEP Ohio bill?
Power is the part you can shop, and delivery is the part you cannot. Federal data shows AEP Ohio home accounts that bought power elsewhere paid about 10.26¢ per kWh for delivery alone in 2025, by our math from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's annual report. About 60% of AEP Ohio's 1.35 million accounts bought power from someone other than AEP Ohio's default. The average home used about 901 kWh a month.
PUCO approved a settlement in AEP Ohio's delivery rate case on April 1, 2026, the Ohio Consumers' Counsel says. It raised base delivery revenue by $11 million, against the $97 million AEP asked for. The Counsel says most homes still see a net increase, because PUCO approved higher transmission charges two weeks earlier.
| Part of the bill | Who sets it | Can you shop it |
|---|---|---|
| Power itself, per kWh | Your supplier, a town program or AEP Ohio's price to compare | Yes |
| Delivery: wires, poles, meter, outages | AEP Ohio, with PUCO approval | No |
| Transmission | A regional grid charge, approved by regulators | No |
| Taxes and fees | State and local | No |
How do I shop?
Compare, call, read and watch for your letter. PUCO's steps are to find your price to compare on your bill, compare offers on the chart, contact the sellers you like and read the contract. Your utility then sends a letter confirming the switch. You have seven days from the postmark date to stop it.
- Find your priceIt is on your bill. Today's is 10.19¢.
- Compare offersUse the chart for AEP Ohio, or the tool above.
- Read the contractCheck the term, fees and what happens when it ends.
- Watch for the letterAEP Ohio confirms the switch. You have seven days to stop it.
Already in a town program? Check it before you leave. Already have a supplier? Our contract ending guide shows the notices you are owed.
Test one offer against AEP Ohio's price to compare with your own kWh. Few offers beat it, so check the fee and the term before you leave a price that is already low.
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Questions, answered
What is AEP Ohio's price to compare?
10.19¢ per kWh, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, on PUCO's Energy Choice Ohio chart. It is the default price for the power only, and delivery is extra.
What is AEP Ohio's rate per kWh?
The power price is 10.19¢ if you have no supplier. Delivery, taxes and fees come on top. Federal data shows homes that buy power elsewhere paid about 10.26¢ per kWh for delivery in 2025.
Is AEP Ohio the same as Ohio Power Company?
Yes. AEP Ohio began going by Ohio Power Company on Oct. 1, 2026, according to Cincinnati TV station WKRC. The change came with a new bill design and no rate change.
Can I choose another company in AEP Ohio's area?
You can choose the company that sells your power. AEP Ohio keeps delivering it. Pick a seller from PUCO's Energy Choice Ohio chart for AEP Ohio, or stay in a town program.
Why do Ohio utilities' prices differ?
Each utility sets its price in its own auction, so they differ. AEP Ohio's is 10.19¢ and Toledo Edison's is 11.26¢. Prices change when they are set again.
How many suppliers sell in AEP Ohio's area?
37 different sellers had offers on the chart on October 24, 2026. Check that any seller is certified by PUCO before you sign.
Is AEP Ohio's rate going up?
The price to compare is posted only through December 31, 2026. Delivery rose in a rate case that PUCO settled on April 1, 2026, and most homes saw a net increase, says the Ohio Consumers' Counsel.
Is Clean Energy Columbus cheaper than AEP Ohio?
Its 10.01¢ fixed price is lower than AEP Ohio's 10.19¢ today. Its own page compares with an average of 10.97¢ for its June 2026 to May 2027 term. Read our Columbus guide.
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Sources and updates
Sources (6)
- Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Energy Choice Ohio, Apples to Apples electric charts: AEP Ohio's price to compare and every supplier offer in its area. The numbers refresh from it.
- Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, AEP Ohio rate increase, case 25-0392-EL-AIR: The 36% jump, the April 1, 2026 settlement and the transmission charges. The Counsel is the state's residential watchdog.
- City of Columbus, Clean Energy Columbus rates: The 10.01 cent rate, its term and the program's price history. The City's own program page.
- NOPEC, Residential electric pricing: The standard price in AEP Ohio's area, read Oct. 25, 2026.
- WKRC Local 12, AEP Ohio becomes Ohio Power Company: The Oct. 1, 2026 name change. A Cincinnati TV station's report.
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report (Form EIA-861), 2025: AEP Ohio's customers by type of service, use and delivery revenue; the shares and cents are our math from this file.
Changelog · last updated October 25, 2026 · 1 update
- October 25, 2026: Guide published.
How to cite this page: The Day Company, "AEP Ohio rates: the price to compare, how it moved and who beats it", updated October 25, 2026, https://theday.company/oh/aep-ohio-rates.
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