Who sells electricity in your utility area?
It depends on your utility, because each of the six has its own chart of sellers. The table counts the sellers PUCO lists for each utility's homes today. It also shows the lowest fixed price with no fees and who sells it. Cheapest is not the same as best, so check any name with the steps further down.
| Utility | Different sellers | Lowest fixed, no-fee price | Who sells it |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | 37 | 10.08¢ | APG&E |
| AES Ohio | 32 | 10.09¢ | AEP Energy Inc |
| Duke Energy Ohio | 47 | 9.95¢ | AEP Energy Inc |
| Ohio Edison | 39 | 10.09¢ | Powervine Energy LLC |
| The Illuminating Company (CEI) | 38 | 10.09¢ | Powervine Energy LLC |
| Toledo Edison | 39 | 10.09¢ | Powervine Energy LLC |
"Fixed" means the price stays the same for the term, and "no-fee" means no monthly fee and no cancel fee. A seller can appear in more than one row. A company that is certified but has no home offer posted will not show up here. AES Ohio lists every supplier registered in its area on its registered suppliers page, including some that sell only to businesses.
Is this supplier certified? Check in 5 steps
Only PUCO can say for sure, but five quick steps get you close. Use the tool to see if a name is selling to homes in your utility area, then work through the rest. The tool shows only what is on the chart today. It cannot tell you a company is honest.
- 1Pick your utility.
Use the name on your bill.
- 2Type the supplier's name.
Use the name on the contract or the mailer.
- 3Read the result.
It says if the name is on your utility's chart. If it is not, the seller may be certified but not selling to homes. Go to step 4.
- 4Call PUCO.
Dial 1-800-686-7826 and ask if the company is certified in Ohio.
- 5Check the person.
A door-to-door agent must wear and show a photo ID from the supplier.
This checks a name against the state's chart as of the date shown. A name on the chart is not a rating. A name that is not there may still be a certified company. Nothing you type is sent or saved.
How does a supplier get certified in Ohio?
It must get a certificate from PUCO before it sells, and then follow PUCO's rules. Ohio law calls a supplier a competitive retail electric service (CRES) provider. Under Ohio Revised Code 4928.08, a CRES provider must be certified by PUCO first. PUCO's rules, in Ohio Administrative Code chapter 4901:1-21, then say how a certified seller must act.
- It must post at least one current home offer on the state's chart within four days of making it.
- It must give you the price, the term, every fee and the cancel fee before you sign.
- It must tell you the mix of fuels behind its power, such as coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar.
- It must give you a copy of the signed contract, and 7 days to cancel after your utility confirms the switch.
- It may not say it speaks for your utility when it does not.
- It may not claim an environmental benefit that does not exist.
- It may not call homes on the federal Do Not Call list, or call before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
The enrollment rule, 4901:1-21-06, took effect on Oct. 5, 2026. If you are unsure about a seller, ask for its Ohio certification number and check it with PUCO. Buying a green plan? Our green plans guide explains the fuel mix label and what "100% renewable" really buys.
How many sellers are on each utility's chart?
A different number in each utility area. On Oct. 24, 2026, Duke Energy Ohio's chart had the most names and AES Ohio's had the fewest.
Energy Choice Ohio residential charts. Statewide there are 49 different names, because many sell in several areas.
More sellers does not mean more savings. In one area, a few sellers may hold the best fixed prices. In another, many sellers may crowd the middle. Use the price, not the count, to decide. Our Ohio rates guide shows how many offers beat each utility's price to compare.
Utility, supplier, aggregator, broker: who is who?
The utility delivers, the supplier sells, an aggregator buys for a whole town and a broker only helps you shop. Each does a separate job.
| Name | What it does | Do you pick it? |
|---|---|---|
| Utility (AEP Ohio, AES Ohio, Duke, Ohio Edison, CEI, Toledo Edison) | Owns the wires, fixes outages and reads the meter. Often sends the bill. | No |
| Supplier (a CRES provider) | Sells you the power itself, per kWh | Yes |
| Governmental aggregator | A city or county that buys power for all its homes. You are in unless you opt out. | You can opt out |
| Broker or consultant | Helps buyers find a deal. It does not supply power. | Optional |
A city program such as the one in Cincinnati hires a supplier for the whole city. Read how it works in our Cincinnati aggregation guide and our Toledo guide.
What the record shows about Ohio suppliers
A seller can lose its right to sell in Ohio. On Feb. 24, 2026, the Supreme Court of Ohio upheld PUCO's decision to cancel the certificates of RPA Energy, which sold as Green Choice Energy. PUCO had found that its agents made untrue claims about savings, used phone numbers that made calls look like they came from Duke Energy or a local high school, and signed customers up without their approval.
The Court sent one part back. PUCO had set a $1.44 million penalty, after its staff counted more than 150 violations. The Court said PUCO did not explain how it counted them, so the penalty must be worked out again.
Many sellers on Ohio's chart, such as IGS, XOOM and CleanChoice, also sell in Pennsylvania. There we score suppliers on public records such as complaints and fines: see our Pennsylvania supplier scores. A Pennsylvania score is not an Ohio rating, but it shows how a company has treated customers next door.
A price that looks too good, a call that shows your utility's name, or a promise of "guaranteed savings" are all warning signs. Hang up and call your utility using the number on your bill.
What to do if a supplier signs you up by mistake
Act fast: you have 7 days from your utility's confirmation letter to cancel for free. A switch you did not agree to is called slamming, and it is against PUCO's rules.
- Look for the letterYour utility must send a confirmation of any switch. You have 7 days from its date to cancel.
- Call your utilityTell it you did not agree. Ask to be returned to its standard price.
- File a complaintCall PUCO at 1-800-686-7826, or use its complaint form online.
- Call the watchdogThe Ohio Consumers' Counsel helps homes at 1-877-742-5622.
Who cannot choose a supplier?
Homes served by a rural co-op or a city-owned utility cannot. The state's Legislative Service Commission counts 25 electric co-ops, serving more than 380,000 homes and businesses. It counts 84 cities that run their own electric systems. Only the six investor-owned utilities offer choice.
Before you sign with anyone, know how the deal ends. Our contract ending guide shows the notices a seller owes you and when a cancel fee applies.
Found a seller you trust? Before you sign, read its cancel fee and what happens when the term ends. No plans for your ZIP in the finder? Use the state's free chart.
Compare plans at my ZIPA partner runs the plan finder. If you sign up, it may pay us a fee, and that never moves a rating or a score.
Questions, answered
Who are the electric suppliers in Ohio?
Today the state's chart lists 49 different sellers with home offers. Which ones sell to you depends on your utility. The table above shows the count for each of the six, and the lowest fixed price with who sells it.
How do I know if an Ohio electric supplier is certified?
Call PUCO at 1-800-686-7826 and ask. You can also see if the name is on your utility's chart at Energy Choice Ohio. Only the PUCO call tells you if a company is certified, because a certified seller may have no home offer posted.
What is a CRES provider?
It is the legal name for an electric supplier in Ohio. CRES stands for competitive retail electric service. Every CRES provider must hold a PUCO certificate before it sells to homes.
Can I choose any supplier in Ohio?
Only suppliers selling in your utility's area. A seller on the Toledo Edison chart may not sell in the Duke area. Pick your utility first.
Will switching suppliers change who fixes my power outages?
No. Your utility still owns the wires and fixes outages. A supplier only changes who you pay for the power.
Can a supplier come to my door?
Yes, if the agent wears a photo ID from the supplier. A door-to-door sale needs a third-party check, a recorded call that confirms you agreed. The Ohio Consumers' Counsel advises against signing at the door. Take the paper and read it first.
Who regulates electric suppliers in Ohio?
PUCO certifies them and handles complaints. The Ohio Consumers' Counsel speaks for homes in front of PUCO.
Does the Day Company sell power?
No. We are not a supplier or a broker. A partner runs the plan finder on this page, and may pay us a fee if you sign up through it. How we make money says so in full.
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Sources and updates
Sources (8)
- Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Energy Choice Ohio, Apples to Apples electric charts: Sellers and offers for each utility, read Oct. 24, 2026.
- Ohio Revised Code, Section 4928.08, certification of competitive suppliers: A supplier must be certified by PUCO.
- Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 4901:1-21, rules for suppliers: The offer posting rule, photo ID, calling hours, contract content and 7-day cancel right.
- Legislative Service Commission of Ohio, Electric Service in Ohio, Feb. 29, 2024: Counts of utilities, co-ops and city systems, and who can shop.
- Supreme Court of Ohio, RPA Energy decision, Feb. 24, 2026: The Court upheld the cancelled certificates and sent the penalty back.
- Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Energy choice: know your rights: ID, verification, slamming and complaint steps. The Counsel is the state's residential watchdog.
- Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Wise energy choices: Door-to-door advice and how to spot fake websites.
- AES Ohio, Registered electric generation suppliers: The utility's own list of certified suppliers in its area.
Changelog · last updated October 24, 2026 · 1 update
- October 24, 2026: Guide published.
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