In Ohio, you not only pay for electricity and delivery, you also pay for “capacity” as part of your electricity generation charges.
In June 2024, the PJM Interconnection, which manages the electric grid for Ohio, held a capacity auction that resulted in pricing 833% higher than the prior year.
The capacity cost increase in Ohio means residential customers will see a 10-15% increase in their bills for June 2025 – May 2026, or around 2 cents per kWh. Businesses can expect an increase of up to 29%.
Here’s the background, and what you can do to keep your bills under control.
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