Ohio Residential Electricity: Deregulated since 2001, Ohio offers full retail choice in all major utility territories. Average commercial rate: 9.5-11.5¢/kWh (2026). Businesses in AEP, FirstEnergy, and Duke territories can save 10-18% with competitive suppliers.

Ohio Commercial Natural Gas: Full retail gas choice via Columbia Gas of Ohio, Dominion Energy Ohio, and Duke Energy Ohio. Ohio benefits from Appalachian basin production with basis ~$0.30-0.50/MMBtu above Henry Hub. Businesses save 10-25% vs SCO default. Gas Guide →

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Ohio Residential Electricity

Full retail choice across all major utility territories. Compare rates across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and the entire state.

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Commercial Choice
40+
Licensed Suppliers
10-18%
Typical Savings
Since 2001
Deregulated
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New 2026/2027 Revenue Opportunity

PJM capacity prices for Ohio have hit record highs ($269.92/MW-day). Commercial facilities in AEP, FirstEnergy, and Duke territories can now earn approximately $120,000 annually per MW of curtailable load.

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Rates are estimated and may vary by exact ZIP code and utility territory.

Ohio Utility Territories

Understanding Ohio Pricing

How Ohio Pricing Works

Ohio operates within PJM Interconnection. Your bill separates supply (shoppable) from delivery (regulated). The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) maintains an Apples-to-Apples comparison chart for transparent pricing.

Manufacturing Focus

Ohio's industrial base means suppliers are experienced with high-load-factor accounts. Manufacturing facilities often qualify for interruptible rates and demand response revenue.

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Ohio Commercial Natural Gas

Ohio's Utica Shale boom has transformed the state's energy landscape. Commercial businesses in Dominion, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Duke, and CenterPoint territories can shop for competitive gas supply.

Unlike electricity-only states, Ohio has a mature natural gas choice market with highly competitive fixed and variable rate options.

Region
Utica Shale
Choice
100% Eligible

Standard Choice Offer (SCO) vs. Retail

Utilities often auction off default customers to suppliers via SCO. While convenient, SCO rates fluctuate monthly. A proactive fixed contract often beats the SCO average.

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Ohio Electricity Market Guide

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Industrial Strength

Ohio is a top 10 state for manufacturing. Suppliers offer specialized industrial rates with demand charge optimization and peak shaving programs.

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PUCO Oversight

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio provides consumer protections and maintains the Apples-to-Apples rate comparison tool for transparency.

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Aggregation Programs

Many Ohio municipalities offer government aggregation programs. Commercial accounts can often beat these rates with direct supplier contracts.

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