AES Ohio (Formerly Dayton Power and Light) - Utility Company for Dayton & Miami Valley Ohio

  • Written By: Kelly Bedrich

  • AES Ohio is the electric utility company for Dayton, Ohio and the Miami Valley of Ohio. The company was formerly known as Dayton Power & Light (DP&L). AES Ohio, a regulated electric utility, provides service to over 527,000 customers in West Central Ohio.

    Consumers with AES Ohio as their utility can get power from them under the standard service offer rate. Or you can choose a Certified Retail Electricity Supplier (CRES) for your electricity supply.

    Top 10 Cheapest Electricity Rates for the AES Ohio (DP&L) Area

    AES Ohio (formerly DP&L)’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 8.58¢/kWh from June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. Compare that to the supplier rates below.
    Plan Name Term Rate/kWh
    Constellation 6 Month Home Power Plan 6 5.99 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed with Monthly Fee 12 6.39 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 6 6 6.89 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 6 6 6.99 ¢
    Public Power 6 Month Fixed 6 7.09 ¢
    Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 12 7.89 ¢
    Public Power 12 Month Fixed 12 7.99 ¢
    XOOM Energy SureLock 12 12 8.09 ¢
    Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 12 8.19 ¢
    XOOM Energy SimpleClean 12 12 8.29 ¢

    There are multiple offers that beat the price to compare in this utility. It’s easy to switch and save on your electricity bill.

    AES Ohio Price to Compare Rates

    The residential price to compare is also called the standard service offer. And it’s the rate you will pay for electric generation unless you switch to an alternate supplier.

    You can see the current AES Ohio utility rate online. Or refer to your most recent utility bill to confirm your price to compare when shopping for an electricity supplier.

    Current and Historical AES Ohio Residential Price to Compare

    Effective DatePrice to Compare
    June 1, 2024 - May 31, 20258.58¢
    June 1, 2023 - May 31, 202410.81¢
    June 1, 2022 - May 31, 202310.91¢
    June 1, 2021 - May 31, 20224.81¢
    June 1, 2020 - May 31, 20214.60¢
    June 1, 2019 - May 31, 20205.20¢

    Historic Residential Price to Compare Rate Chart

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    AES Ohio Customer Service

    You can contact customer service by email, chat, or phone, if you have a service issue with your account. This utility serves customers in Dayton, Germantown, Greenville, Miamisburg, Wilmington and the Miami Valley.

    About AES Ohio

    AES Ohio’s history in the Miami Valley goes back over 100 years, during which the company primarily did business as Dayton Power and Light.

    Today, AES Ohio is both a principal subsidiary of DPL Inc., a regional energy provider, and the AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 global energy company invested in developing and implementing green solutions. AES Ohio now serves over 527,000 customers in 6,000 square miles of West Central Ohio.

    AES Ohio Energy Efficiency & Environment Programs

    Even in a world where deregulation is the norm AES Ohio is doing more to earn its customers’ business, ensure quality customer support, and provide safe, reliable power. Supported by AES’s overarching mission, AES Ohio encourages customers to invest in renewable energy and provides the resources for making this move.

    Here are a few programs offered to get customers involved and provide outstanding service:

    • Energy efficiency programs. They offer a number of energy efficiency programs to their electricity customers, whether residential or commercial. From rebates for ENERGY STAR appliances to appliance recycling to keep junk appliances from filling up landfills or being dumped into wild areas, this utility is always looking for more ways to help their customers become more efficient.
    • Electric vehicle charging stations. They have installed 20 free electric vehicle charging stations across its service area, primarily in high traffic areas where they’ll get the most use. This Ohio utility also maintains a database of electric vehicle charging stations so that electric vehicle owners can easily locate and utilize this equipment. The better the infrastructure for electric vehicles becomes, the more people will be interested in adopting the technology.
    • A Smart Grid. Approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), AES Ohio’s Smart Grid plan is intended to not only update the region’s electric infrastructure but ensure it supports the ongoing shift from traditional energy sources. Through this four-year improvement plan, AES Ohio’s efforts will also help reduce the number of outages and increase response time when they occur.
    • Maintaining its existing electrical system. Along with designing tomorrow’s electric grid, AES Ohio upholds the infrastructure currently in place. This includes trimming trees and controlling vegetation along its 2,100 miles of overhead lines to reduce related power outages. Additional improvements include replacing poles, routine equipment inspections and upgrading substations.
    • Shifting away from traditional energy. Thinking about installing solar panels or already have an operating set? AES Ohio wants to work with you. As a customer, you not only have the option to send excess power to their grid to reduce the region’s dependence on traditional sources, but you can also sell Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to AES Ohio as you do.
    If you want to do your part for the environment, check out renewable energy electricity plans in Ohio. You can choose green energy from your competitive supplier. Also look at carbon neutral natural gas plans.

    About Kelly Bedrich

    Kelly Bedrich co-founded ElectricityPlans in 2016 with the goal of simplifying the complicated process of buying energy. As president and chief technology officer, Kelly keeps our development team focused on providing a user-friendly website. When not reading the latest on technology and finance, Kelly enjoys celebrating Taco Tuesday, listening to live music at local venues, and hiking.

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