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Cheapest Electricity Rates in Ohio (February 2025)

  • Written By: Shannon Bedrich
  • Edited By: Rebecca Bridges
  • 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 February. We also show the current price to compare for your utility.

    Cheapest Electricity Providers in Ohio Right Now

    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 2025. We always recommend fixed rate plans for consumers.

    1. 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 rate per kWh. We find this is a good deal for those using more than 1000 kWh monthly.
    2. APG&E has a buy-down plan with a $12.99 monthly fee that’s aggressively priced.
    3. Energy Harbor is our pick for a basic 12 month electricity plan. This will ensure you don’t have to shop again until next year.

    Six-month plans are dominating the market right now and are your best bet for low rates. And check out odd-term plans like 15 months. Anytime electricity suppliers offer a term like that, it’s to add “shoulder months” to a plan. Shoulder months are typically spring and fall, and have cheaper wholesale electricity prices.

    Cheapest Electricity Rates Cleveland Area (The Illuminating Company)

    The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy)’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 7.99¢/kWh from January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025. Compare that to the supplier rates below.
    Plan Name Term Rate/kWh
    APG&E True Classic 15 with Fee 15 7.28 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 6 with Fee 6 6.38 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed with Monthly Fee 12 6.39 ¢
    Constellation 6 Month Home Power Plan 6 7.29 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 6 6 7.70 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 6 6 7.89 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 6 6 7.89 ¢
    Public Power 6 Month Fixed 6 7.99 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 12 8.29 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed 12 8.39 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 12 8.79 ¢
    XOOM Energy SureLock 12 12 8.79 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 12 12 8.90 ¢
    Constellation 12 Month Home Power Plan 12 8.99 ¢
    Santanna Energy Services Preferred 12 Month 12 9.28 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 18 18 9.29 ¢

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    Lowest Electricity Rates Toledo Area (Toledo Edison)

    Toledo Edison (FirstEnergy)’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 8.04¢/kWh from January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025. Compare that to the supplier rates below.
    Plan Name Term Rate/kWh
    APG&E True Classic 15 with Fee 15 7.08 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed with Monthly Fee 12 6.39 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 6 with Fee 6 6.98 ¢
    Constellation 6 Month Home Power Plan 6 7.49 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 6 6 7.50 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 6 6 7.89 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 6 6 7.99 ¢
    Public Power 6 Month Fixed 6 7.99 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 12 8.29 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed 12 8.39 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 12 12 8.70 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 12 8.79 ¢
    XOOM Energy SureLock 12 12 8.79 ¢
    Constellation 12 Month Home Power Plan 12 8.99 ¢
    Santanna Energy Services Preferred 12 Month 12 9.28 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 18 18 9.39 ¢

    Lowest Electricity Rates in Akron (Ohio Edison)

    Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 7.99¢/kWh from January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025. Compare that to the supplier rates below.
    Plan Name Term Rate/kWh
    APG&E True Classic 15 with Fee 15 7.08 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 6 with Fee 6 6.48 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed with Monthly Fee 12 6.49 ¢
    Constellation 6 Month Home Power Plan 6 7.49 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 6 6 7.50 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 6 6 7.59 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 6 6 7.79 ¢
    Public Power 6 Month Fixed 6 7.89 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 12 8.29 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed 12 8.39 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 12 8.59 ¢
    APG&E True Classic 12 12 8.60 ¢
    XOOM Energy SureLock 12 12 8.79 ¢
    Constellation 12 Month Home Power Plan 12 8.99 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 18 18 9.19 ¢
    Santanna Energy Services Preferred 12 Month 12 9.28 ¢

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    How to 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.

    1. Enter your zip code
    2. Choose from Basic Electricity, Renewable Energy or Support a Charity
    3. Sort by “Price: Rates Low to High”
    4. 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!

    About Shannon Bedrich

    Shannon Bedrich, co-founded ElectricityPlans in 2016 after shopping for electricity rates using a confusing state-sponsored website. A CPA and our CFO, Shannon is the one that deciphers the fine print on each electricity plan. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending time with family, rooting for the Aggies, and exploring all that Houston has to offer.

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