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.
Lancaster electricity starts at 7.39¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh monthly usage. Below are the cheapest plans available, with rates ranging up to 19.7¢/kWh.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Power & Gas – American Power & Gas of Ohio LLC 1 | Monthly | 7.39¢/kWh | Continue |
| Just Energy – Just Energy 12 | 12 months | 8.49¢/kWh | Continue |
| Town Square Energy – Town Square Energy East LLC 3 | 3 months | 8.57¢/kWh | Continue |
| Clearview Electric Inc – Clearview Electric Inc 12 | 12 months | 8.79¢/kWh | Continue |
| Public Power, LLC – Public Power LLC 9 | 9 months | 9.09¢/kWh | Continue |
| Santanna Energy Services – Santanna Energy Services 9 | 9 months | 9.42¢/kWh | Continue |
| APG&E – APG&E 3 | 3 months | 9.48¢/kWh | Continue |
| Ohio Gas & Electric – Ohio Gas & Electric 9 | 9 months | 9.59¢/kWh | Continue |
| Median Energy Corp – Median Energy Corp 36 | 36 months | 9.60¢/kWh | Continue |
| SFE Energy – SFE Energy Ohio Inc 3 | 3 months | 9.98¢/kWh | Continue |
| Utility Gas and Power – Utility Gas and Power 12 | 12 months | 9.99¢/kWh | Continue |
| Nordic Energy Services LLC – Nordic Energy Services LLC 2 | 2 months | 10.00¢/kWh | Continue |
| Powervine Energy LLC – Powervine Energy LLC 12 | 12 months | 10.39¢/kWh | Continue |
| Better Buy Energy – Better Buy Energy 9 | 9 months | 10.49¢/kWh | Continue |
| Energy Harbor LLC – Energy Harbor LLC 9 | 9 months | 10.49¢/kWh | Continue |
| AEP Energy Inc – AEP Energy Inc 12 | 12 months | 10.55¢/kWh | Continue |
| Direct Energy – Direct Energy Services LLC 6 | 6 months | 10.59¢/kWh | Continue |
| Dynegy Energy Services East LLC – Dynegy Energy Services East LLC 9 | 9 months | 10.59¢/kWh | Continue |
| Brighten Energy – Brighten Energy 9 | 9 months | 10.69¢/kWh | Continue |
| Shipley Energy – Shipley Choice LLC 6 | 6 months | 10.77¢/kWh | Continue |
Lancaster residents have plenty of electricity options to choose from. Based on today’s pricing, consider these plans:
We compare rates from 34 certified CRES providers active in AEP Ohio’s Lancaster territory. Every supplier below offers plans to Lancaster residents today.
Lancaster’s economy blends Fairfield County government, growing Columbus commuter services, healthcare, and manufacturing. 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.
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and suppliers in Lancaster and the AEP Ohio service area.
Today’s cheapest: 7.39¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh in Lancaster, offered by American Power & Gas (American Power & Gas of Ohio LLC 1). That’s well below the 11.16¢ average across 116 plans from 34 providers. Under the PUCO-regulated deregulated market, every provider delivers power over your local utility’s grid — your electricity is identical regardless of supplier. The gap between cheapest and average translates to roughly $38/month in savings.
For standard usage of 1,000 kWh, Lancaster homes pay about $112/month in supply charges at the 11.16¢/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 7.39¢ reduces supply costs to $74/month.
your local utility handles all electricity delivery in Lancaster — 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 34 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.
Several providers serving Lancaster include renewable energy in their plans through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) sourced from wind and solar facilities across Ohio. No home equipment changes are needed — your local utility delivers the power identically. Compare plan details on each provider’s contract summary to see the exact renewable energy percentage included.
your local utility delivery charges in Lancaster are regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and apply equally to all customers regardless of which CRES (Competitive Retail Electric Service) provider they choose. These charges cover poles, wires, meters, and grid maintenance. Most plan rates displayed on comparison sites already include your local utility’s delivery fees. Check each plan’s contract summary to see the exact breakdown of supply versus delivery costs.
Fixed-rate plans guarantee your supply rate for a set period, typically 3 to 36 months. Variable-rate plans adjust monthly based on PJM wholesale market conditions. In Lancaster, fixed plans start at 7.39¢/kWh today. For most households, a fixed rate offers better budget predictability and protection against seasonal price spikes when grid demand peaks and wholesale costs can surge.
