The cheapest electricity companies and best power rates in Ohio change all the time. Though… not as much as the utility’s rates vary. And that’s the benefit of shopping for a fixed rate plan from a supplier. You can avoid the utility rates that change constantly, and lock in a rate with stability.
Here are cheapest rates for this month. We also show the current price to compare for your utility.
What are the Cheapest Electricity Companies in Ohio?
Based on our years of experience working with suppliers, here are the companies that consistently have the cheapest electric supply rates in Ohio, as of February 2026 We always recommend fixed rate plans for consumers.
- Energy Harbor is our top pick for standard no gimmicks fixed rate pricing. No monthly fee, just a fixed rate for every kWh you buy. Take a look at their 8 month contract.
- Public Power has a unique offer, what we call a buy-down plan. You pay a $14.95 monthly fee to get a low rate per kWh. To calculate the effective rate on this plan, divide the monthly fee by your average monthly kWh usage. Then add that to the advertised rate per kWh. We find this is a good deal for those using more than 1000 kWh monthly.
Pro Tip: Only consider a Buy Down Plan with Monthly Fee if you use over 1000 kWh a month on a regular basis. Our top recommendation is always the Basic Fixed Rate option. Easy to understand without calculating an effective rate.
What are the Lowest Electricity Rates in Cleveland Area (The Illuminating Company)?
| The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy)’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 9.50¢/kWh from January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026. Compare that to the supplier rates below. | ||||
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOOM Energy SureLock 6 | 6 | 9.49 ¢ | ||
| Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 8 | 8 | 10.09 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy SureLock 12 | 12 | 10.19 ¢ | ||
| Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 | 12 | 10.39 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 6 | 6 | 10.49 ¢ | ||
| Public Power 12 Month Fixed | 12 | 10.49 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy SimpleClean 12 | 12 | 10.59 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy SureLock 24 | 24 | 10.79 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 | 12 | 10.89 ¢ | ||
| Santanna Energy Services Fixed Rate Electricity 12 | 12 | 11.19 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 18 | 18 | 11.29 ¢ | ||
| APG&E True Classic 12 | 12 | 11.70 ¢ | ||
| Think Clean 12 | 12 | 12.90 ¢ | ||
| Think Clean 36 | 36 | 13.20 ¢ | ||
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What are the Lowest Electricity Rates in the Toledo Area (Toledo Edison)?
| Toledo Edison (FirstEnergy)’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 9.69¢/kWh from January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026. Compare that to the supplier rates below. | ||||
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOOM Energy SureLock 6 | 6 | 9.39 ¢ | ||
| Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 8 | 8 | 10.09 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy SureLock 12 | 12 | 10.09 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 6 | 6 | 10.29 ¢ | ||
| Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 | 12 | 10.49 ¢ | ||
| Public Power 12 Month Fixed | 12 | 10.59 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy SimpleClean 12 | 12 | 10.69 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 | 12 | 10.79 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy SureLock 24 | 24 | 10.89 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 18 | 18 | 11.09 ¢ | ||
| Santanna Energy Services Fixed Rate Electricity 12 | 12 | 11.24 ¢ | ||
| APG&E True Classic 12 | 12 | 11.60 ¢ | ||
| Think Clean 12 | 12 | 12.90 ¢ | ||
| Think Clean 36 | 36 | 13.20 ¢ | ||
What are the Lowest Electricity Rates in Akron (Ohio Edison)?
| Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 9.33¢/kWh from January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026. Compare that to the supplier rates below. | ||||
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOOM Energy SureLock 6 | 6 | 9.29 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy SureLock 12 | 12 | 9.79 ¢ | ||
| Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 8 | 8 | 9.99 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 6 | 6 | 10.29 ¢ | ||
| Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 | 12 | 10.29 ¢ | ||
| Public Power 12 Month Fixed | 12 | 10.39 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy SimpleClean 12 | 12 | 10.49 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 | 12 | 10.79 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy SureLock 24 | 24 | 10.79 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 18 | 18 | 11.09 ¢ | ||
| Santanna Energy Services Fixed Rate Electricity 12 | 12 | 11.19 ¢ | ||
| APG&E True Classic 12 | 12 | 11.50 ¢ | ||
| Think Clean 12 | 12 | 12.90 ¢ | ||
| Think Clean 36 | 36 | 13.20 ¢ | ||
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How do I Find the Lowest Electricity Rate in Ohio?
Shopping for electricity doesn’t have to be hard. You can check our article answering how do I shop for an electric supplier in Ohio. TL:DR? Here’s a 4-step process on how to find cheap Ohio electricity rates.
- Enter your zip code
- Choose from Basic Electricity, Renewable Energy or Support a Charity
- Sort by “Price: Rates Low to High”
- Pick the cheapest price for electricity and enroll.
You can also see the utility rate at the top of our shopping page. That makes it easy to check the Price to Compare and see how much you can save.
Once you’ve enrolled with your new supplier, that’s it! They will handle your switch with your utility company. All that changes is a new line item on your bill showing your new supplier and low rate!
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