Columbus Electricity Rates
- Our marketplace has Columbus electricity rates as low as 7.39¢/kWh. That's American Power & Gas' month-to-month plan.
- Electricity in Columbus averages 10.79 cents per kWh at 1,000 kWh, and plans most often fall between 8¢ and 10¢.
- At 1,000 kWh, the supply part of a Columbus bill runs about $108 per month on an average plan plus delivery.
Today's Cheapest Columbus Electricity Rates
Columbus has month-to-month plans as well as contracts up to 36 months. AEP Ohio keeps delivering your power and bills a delivery charge on top of the supply rate.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Power & Gas – American Power & Gas | Monthly | 7.39¢/kWh | Continue |
| Just Energy – Just Energy | 12 months | 8.49¢/kWh | Continue |
| Median Energy – Median Energy | 36 months | 9.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| SFE Energy – SFE Energy Ohio | 3 months | 9.98¢/kWh | Continue |
| Utility Gas and Power – Utility Gas and Power | 12 months | 9.99¢/kWh | Continue |
| Nordic Energy Services – Nordic Energy Services | 2 months | 10.00¢/kWh | Continue |
| Shipley Energy – Shipley Choice | 6 months | 10.77¢/kWh | Continue |
| Provision Power & Gas – Provision Power & Gas | Monthly | 10.99¢/kWh | Continue |
| CleanSky Energy – CleanSky Energy | 12 months | 11.19¢/kWh | Continue |
| XOOM Energy – XOOM Energy Ohio | 12 months | 11.59¢/kWh | Continue |
| SmartEnergy – SmartEnergy Holdings | 6 months | 12.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Alpha Gas and Electric – Alpha Gas And Electric | 12 months | 12.45¢/kWh | Continue |
Columbus Electricity Plans to Know About in October
Energy providers serving Columbus frequently update their plan lineups. Based on what’s available today, here are a few to compare:
- American Power & Gas – American Power & Gas (month-to-month): 7.39¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh.
- Just Energy – Just Energy (12-month): 8.49¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Locks in your rate for 12 months.
Columbus Electricity Suppliers
We compare rates from certified CRES providers active in AEP Ohio’s Columbus territory. Every supplier below offers plans to Columbus residents today.
Columbus Business Electricity Rates
Columbus’s economy blends technology, finance, healthcare (Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Nationwide Children’s), education, and state government. Commercial customers access deregulated rates through AEP Ohio territory.
Business electricity pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.
Columbus Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and suppliers in Columbus and the AEP Ohio service area.
Is Columbus a deregulated electricity market?
Yes, Columbus homes can pick a plan from a supplier or stay on AEP Ohio's Price to Compare. AEP Ohio delivers the power either way.
Can I beat Clean Energy Columbus' rate?
On price, yes. Clean Energy Columbus (City of Columbus community choice aggregation) charges 10.01¢/kWh, while American Power & Gas' month-to-month plan, the lowest we list for Columbus today, is 7.39¢, or 2.62¢ less. Because it's a month-to-month plan, the price can change after the first month. The cheapest 12-month plan we list is 8.49¢ from Just Energy. The program's standard product is 100% renewable, which may matter more to you than the price.
Source: City of Columbus
Which electricity suppliers sell plans in Columbus?
American Power & Gas, Just Energy and Median Energy have the lowest prices we list in Columbus today: 7.39¢, 8.49¢ and 9.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month.
What is the average electric bill in Columbus?
About $174 a month in 2024, before taxes. A typical home served by AEP Ohio used 898 kWh a month and paid about 19.33¢ per kWh on the default rate, all charges included (federal EIA data).
Source: EIA, 2024
Is AEP Ohio's delivery charge high compared with other Ohio utilities?
No, AEP Ohio's delivery charge of 3.4774¢ per kWh is the lowest of the 6 Ohio utilities we cover (others: Toledo Edison 3.6046¢, Duke Energy Ohio 3.9693¢, Ohio Edison 4.0988¢, the Illuminating Company 4.8397¢, AES Ohio 4.9318¢).
Source: AEP Ohio, April 2026
Is Clean Energy Columbus cheaper than AEP Ohio's default rate?
Yes, right now: Columbus' aggregation supplies power at 10.01¢/kWh, 0.18¢/kWh below AEP Ohio's default.
Source: City of Columbus
Does AEP Ohio offer budget billing in Columbus?
Yes, AEP Ohio's budget plan averages 12 months of bills but covers only the utility's own charges, not a supplier's.
