Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Ohio
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Ohio. With an average electricity rate of 15.5¢/kWh and 3.9 peak sun hours per day, Ohio homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
Select Your City in Ohio
Columbus
15.8¢/kWh · 3.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $142/mo · AEP Ohio
Cleveland
16¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $140/mo · Cleveland Public Power / FirstEnergy
Cincinnati
15.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $140/mo · Duke Energy Ohio
Toledo
15.5¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $135/mo · Toledo Edison (FirstEnergy)
Akron
15.8¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $138/mo · Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)
Dayton
15.2¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $135/mo · AES Ohio (formerly DP&L)
Youngstown
15.5¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $130/mo · Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)
About Electricity Costs in Ohio
Ohio residents pay an average of 15.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $140. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Ohio could spend an estimated $60,774 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 3.9 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Ohio is a viable state for residential solar installations.
Get a Free Solar Quote for Ohio
See exactly how much you can save on electricity in Ohio. Our solar experts will design a custom system for your home.
Get Your Free Quote