Ohio Edison Electric provides electricity transmission and distribution to the northeast and central Ohio regions. Ohio Edison is operated by FirstEnergy Corp (NYSE: FE), one of the nation’s largest electricity operators with 6,000,000 customers. FirstEnergy is headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Consumers in the Ohio Edison region can choose a Certified Retail Electricity Supplier (CRES) for their electricity supply.
Do you receive power through Ohio Edison? Learn more about how they set their rates, options for lowering your bill through an alternative supplier and their history in the region.
Want info on how to shop for a Competitive Retail Electricity Supplier in the Ohio Edison area? A CRES offers the security of fixed rate plans. Jump right to that info!
Areas Served By Ohio Edison
Ohio Edison serves an area of northeast Ohio along Lake Erie and central Ohio. Cities served includes Akron and surrounding areas, Youngstown, Elyria, Mansfield, and Ashland.
Best Ohio Edison Certified Retail Electric Supplier Rates
| Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 8.18¢/kWh from October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. Compare that to the supplier rates below. | ||||
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Power 12 Month Fixed with Monthly Fee | 12 | 5.69 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 6 | 6 | 6.49 ¢ | ||
| Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 6 | 6 | 6.69 ¢ | ||
| Public Power 6 Month Fixed | 6 | 6.79 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 | 12 | 7.69 ¢ | ||
| Energy Harbor Safe Harbor Value 12 | 12 | 7.69 ¢ | ||
| Public Power 12 Month Fixed | 12 | 7.79 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy SureLock 12 | 12 | 7.89 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy SimpleClean 12 | 12 | 8.09 ¢ | ||
| XOOM Energy RescueLock 12 | 12 | 8.19 ¢ | ||
First Energy Ohio Edison Price to Compare
The price to compare in Ohio Edison is also known as the standard service offer. This is the rate you will pay for electric generation if you do not switch to an alternative electricity supplier. Refer to your most recent Ohio Edison utility bill to confirm your specific price to compare when shopping for an electricity supplier.
Current and Historic Ohio Edison Residential Price to Compare
| Effective Date | Price to Compare |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 | 8.18¢ |
| September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024 | 8.24¢ |
| June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024 | 9.29¢ |
| April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 | 10.91¢ |
| January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 | 10.11¢ |
| October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 | 10.06¢ |
| September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023 | 9.83¢ |
| July 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023 | 11.50¢ |
| June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023 | 12.39¢ |
| April 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023 | 5.88¢ |
| January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023 | 5.38¢ |
| October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 | 5.71¢ |
| September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022 | 5.79¢ |
| July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022 | 5.79¢ |
| June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 | 6.57¢ |
| May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022 | 5.21¢ |
| April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022 | 5.21¢ |
| January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022 | 4.89¢ |
| September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021 | 5.05¢ |
| July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021 | 6.01¢ |
| June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021 | 6.20¢ |
| April 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021 | 4.83¢ |
| January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021 | 4.81¢ |
Historic Residential Price to Compare Rate Chart – Ohio Edison
Remember, the price to compare changes periodically. By locking in a fixed rate with an alternative supplier, you get price protection.
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About Ohio Edison and FirstEnergy
Composed of multiple electric distribution companies, FirstEnergy is one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems. The company’s subsidiaries oversee about 24,000 miles of transmission lines and 269,000 miles of distribution lines in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic and serve about 6 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland and West Virginia.
As one of their subsidiaries, Ohio Edison ensures residents and businesses across Lorain County have access to reliable, consistent energy.
Ohio Edison History
Ohio Edison was incorporated in 1930 by The Commonwealth and Southern Corporation to merge five smaller Ohio utilities, the oldest of which dated back to the mid 19th century. In 1944, Ohio Edison acquired Pennsylvania Power Company and in 1950 they merged with Ohio Public Service Company and continued its expansion under the Ohio Edison name. In 1967, they joined forces with Cleveland Electric Illuminating (CEIC), Duquesne Light Company, and Toledo Edison to form Central Area Power Coordination Group (CAPCO) to share in construction and operation of large scale regional electricity generating units.
Ohio Edison (formerly NYSE: OEC) merged with Centerior in 1997 to form FirstEnergy and is one of three FirstEnergy utilities in Ohio (others are The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison).
Ohio Edison Awards and Recognition
FirstEnergy, Ohio Edison’s parent company, is highly recognized for its commitment to customer care. Recent awards include:
- Forbes 400 Best Big Companies and America’s Best Employers
- Edison Electric Institute: Emergency Assistance Award — 2008-2015 and Outstanding Customer Service — 2014
- Nuclear Energy Institute — Top Industry Practice Award — 2007-2012
- J.D. Power — Top performer in Utility Website Evaluation Study and mobile-optimized website and app
Utility Highlights
With a customer-first approach and a low regional pollution profile, Ohio Edison has worked hard to maintain and evolve as a leading electric utility. Here a few ways they make it easy for electric utility customers in Ohio:
- Online self-service tools. Whether you’re starting service, stopping service, viewing their outage map, need to report a tree problem, lighting problem or simply need electrical work, there’s a tool for that on their website. Unlike many utility companies that have very basic websites and require long hold times for simple requests, Ohio Edison respects its customers’ time and uses technology to speed up basic requests.
- Simple ways to save energy. Their website shares great ideas for saving energy, as well as incentive programs like the Easy Cool Rewards program that helps utility customers get free programmable thermostats to help lower their electricity bills. Their home energy analyzer can give electricity customers even more tips for reducing electricity usage.
- Online electricity safety training. No matter how long you’ve had electricity services, there’s probably more you could know about electrical safety. Downed power lines, electrical fires and electrical accidents are uncommon, but when they happen it’s important to be prepared—and Ohio Edison wants to be sure its customers are armed with all the right knowledge.
- Comparison tools. Are you thinking about switching to an EV but feeling intimidated by the upfront price? Ohio Edison educates customers on this move, so they can understand how much they’ll save over time and how charging can affect their monthly bill.
- Smart meters. Ohio Edison has implemented UL-certified smart meters across its region. This digital solution gathers and transmits information about customer electricity usage for a quicker response to power outages, to decrease the number of estimated bills customers receive and to offer details about their energy usage. To date, FirstEnergy and its Ohio subsidiaries have installed over 710,000 smart meters across the state.
Switching to a CRES for Your Supply
If you have Ohio Edison for your electricity supplier, you will be served on the Standard Service Offer rate. This rate can change quarterly based on their auctions for procurement of power.
Or, you can switch to a Competitive Retail Electricity Supplier, also known as a CRES. A CRES can offer you alternative plans that have secure fixed electricity rates for the duration of your contract term. Longer term contracts, such as 24 or 36 months, usually offer the best bet at electricity rate savings versus the utility.
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