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.
The cheapest Kent electricity plan right now is 6.89¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Rates range from 6.89¢ to 15.49¢ depending on usage and term length.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Power & Gas – American Power & Gas of Ohio LLC 1 | Monthly | 6.89¢/kWh | Continue |
| Town Square Energy – Town Square Energy East LLC 3 | 3 months | 7.97¢/kWh | Continue |
| Public Power, LLC – Public Power LLC 9 | 9 months | 8.29¢/kWh | Continue |
| Just Energy – Just Energy 12 | 12 months | 8.49¢/kWh | Continue |
| Clearview Electric Inc – Clearview Electric Inc 12 | 12 months | 8.59¢/kWh | Continue |
| Provision Power & Gas LLC – Provision Power & Gas LLC 1 | Monthly | 8.59¢/kWh | Continue |
| Ohio Gas & Electric – Ohio Gas & Electric 9 | 9 months | 8.79¢/kWh | Continue |
| Inspire – Inspire Energy Holdings LLC 3 | 3 months | 8.79¢/kWh | Continue |
| Residents Energy LLC – Residents Energy LLC 8 | 8 months | 9.04¢/kWh | Continue |
| Discount Power Inc – Discount Power Inc 1 | Monthly | 9.20¢/kWh | Continue |
| Santanna Energy Services – Santanna Energy Services 9 | 9 months | 9.65¢/kWh | Continue |
| Energy Harbor LLC – Energy Harbor LLC 9 | 9 months | 9.69¢/kWh | Continue |
| Powervine Energy LLC – Powervine Energy LLC 12 | 12 months | 9.69¢/kWh | Continue |
| Better Buy Energy – Better Buy Energy 9 | 9 months | 9.69¢/kWh | Continue |
| Dynegy Energy Services East LLC – Dynegy Energy Services East LLC 9 | 9 months | 9.79¢/kWh | Continue |
| Brighten Energy – Brighten Energy 9 | 9 months | 9.89¢/kWh | Continue |
| Direct Energy – Direct Energy Services LLC 6 | 6 months | 9.89¢/kWh | Continue |
| AEP Energy Inc – AEP Energy Inc 14 | 14 months | 9.95¢/kWh | Continue |
| Utility Gas and Power – Utility Gas and Power 12 | 12 months | 9.99¢/kWh | Continue |
| GreenLight Energy – Greenlight Energy Inc. 1 | Monthly | 10.00¢/kWh | Continue |
Energy providers serving Kent frequently update their plan lineups. Based on what’s available today, here are a few to compare:
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). 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.
