Right now, Kent electricity starts at 6.89¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh monthly usage. Across the OH service area, the average rate sits at 10.6¢/kWh. The gap between the lowest (6.89¢) and highest (15.49¢) plan is significant. All 35 providers listed are state-certified under the deregulated electricity market.
Sorted by price at 1,000 kWh. Plans with bill credits can cost more at other usage levels — check the EFL for the full breakdown.
| Provider | Plan | Rate | Action |
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American Power & Gas
American Power & Gas of Ohio LLC 1 - 6.89¢
1 months
Cheapest
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6.89¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Town Square Energy
Town Square Energy East LLC 3 - 7.97¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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7.97¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Public Power, LLC
Public Power LLC 9 - 8.29¢
9 months
Fixed Rate
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8.29¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Just Energy 12 - 8.49¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.49¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Clearview Electric Inc
Clearview Electric Inc 12 - 8.59¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.59¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Provision Power & Gas LLC
Provision Power & Gas LLC 1 - 8.59¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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8.59¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ohio Gas & Electric
Ohio Gas & Electric 9 - 8.79¢
9 months
Fixed Rate
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8.79¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Inspire
Inspire Energy Holdings LLC 3 - 8.79¢
3 months
Fixed Rate
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8.79¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Residents Energy LLC
Residents Energy LLC 8 - 9.04¢
8 months
Fixed Rate
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9.04¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power Inc
Discount Power Inc 1 - 9.20¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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9.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Santanna Energy Services
Santanna Energy Services 9 - 9.65¢
9 months
Fixed Rate
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9.65¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Harbor LLC
Energy Harbor LLC 9 - 9.69¢
9 months
Fixed Rate
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9.69¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Powervine Energy LLC
Powervine Energy LLC 12 - 9.69¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.69¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Better Buy Energy
Better Buy Energy 9 - 9.69¢
9 months
Fixed Rate
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9.69¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Dynegy Energy Services East LLC
Dynegy Energy Services East LLC 9 - 9.79¢
9 months
Fixed Rate
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9.79¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Brighten Energy
Brighten Energy 9 - 9.89¢
9 months
Fixed Rate
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9.89¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Direct Energy
Direct Energy Services LLC 6 - 9.89¢
6 months
Fixed Rate
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9.89¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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AEP Energy Inc
AEP Energy Inc 14 - 9.95¢
14 months
Fixed Rate
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9.95¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Utility Gas and Power
Utility Gas and Power 12 - 9.99¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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9.99¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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GreenLight Energy
Greenlight Energy Inc. 1 - 10.00¢
1 months
Fixed Rate
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10.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Kent electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.
Kent is a college town in Portage County, home to Kent State University and Davey Tree Expert Company headquarters. The average household uses 700–900 kWh/month.
We compare rates from 35 certified CRES providers active in Ohio Edison’s Kent territory. Every supplier below offers plans to Kent residents today.
Kent’s economy is built on its pottery heritage, Y-Bridge tourism, Muskingum County government, and regional manufacturing. Commercial customers access deregulated rates through Ohio Edison 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.
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and suppliers in Kent and the Ohio Edison service area.
6.89¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh — that’s the best rate available in Kent today, offered by American Power & Gas (American Power & Gas of Ohio LLC 1 - 6.89¢). The average plan runs 10.6¢/kWh, so shopping the bottom of the market saves roughly $37/month. Kent is served by 35 PUCO-licensed Retail Electric Providers offering 112 plans. All plans use the same your local utility delivery infrastructure, so the only difference is price and contract terms.
For standard usage of 1,000 kWh, Kent homes pay about $106/month in supply charges at the 10.6¢/kWh average rate. The EIA reports Ohio residential usage averages 900 kWh/month. your local utility’s delivery fees add to the supply charge. The cheapest plan at 6.89¢ reduces supply costs to $69/month.
your local utility handles all electricity delivery in Kent — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Under the deregulated model regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), your EDU (your local utility) is separate from your supplier. Your choice of CRES (Competitive Retail Electric Service) provider only affects who bills you for the supply portion and at what rate.
Compare rates from 35 providers, sign up with your preferred CRES (Competitive Retail Electric Service) provider, and that’s it. your local utility completes the switch in 1–2 billing cycles with no service interruption. Under PUCO regulations, switching is designed to be seamless — no technician visit, no equipment changes, no downtime. Same your local utility lines and meter, just a new supplier and rate.
Kent residents can choose plans with renewable energy content from multiple providers. These plans use RECs to match your electricity consumption with wind and solar generation on the PJM grid. Your delivery through your local utility is identical whether you choose a plan with renewable content or a conventional plan. Check the contract summary for each plan’s renewable breakdown.
Delivery charges from your local utility are set by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and are identical whether you choose the cheapest or most expensive supplier. These regulated fees cover grid infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response in Kent. Plan rates shown at 1,000 kWh on comparison sites typically include your local utility’s delivery charges. The contract summary breaks out the exact delivery component.
In Kent, fixed-rate plans start at 6.89¢/kWh and lock your supply rate for the contract term. Variable-rate plans fluctuate monthly based on PJM wholesale prices, which can spike during extreme heat or cold. Most consumers benefit from fixed rates for budget stability. the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) requires all plan terms — including any early termination fees — to be disclosed in the contract summary.
