EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Duke Energy Ohio Inc. electricity rates

Duke Energy Ohio Inc. (investor owned) residential customers paid about 17.7¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $133 for 888 kWh a month.

Avg. home price17.7¢per kWh

Residential customers693,435OH, 2024

Avg. monthly use888kWh

Commercial5.1¢per kWh

Industrial1.8¢per kWh

Ohio has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month costs with Duke Energy Ohio Inc.

500 kWh / month$89

900 kWh / month · avg. use$159

1,200 kWh / month$213

Monthly cost at the average price of 17.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

Ohio averageU.S. averageDuke Energy Ohio Inc.

Aug 202619.4¢per kWh

vs. 1 year ago+10.4%17.6¢

vs. 5 years ago+48.7%13.0¢

Record high19.5¢May 2026

Avg. home bill$1991,029 kWh, Aug

EIA forecast, East North Central19.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East North Central region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.

ZIP codes served

43001Alexandria 43002Amlin 43004Blacklick 43006Brinkhaven 43008Buckeye Lake 43010Catawba 43013Croton 43015Delaware 43016Dublin 43017Dublin 43018Etna 43021Galena 43023Granville 43025Hebron 43026Hilliard 43027Homer 43029Irwin 43030Jacksontown 43031Johnstown 43032Kilbourne 43033Kirkersville 43035Lewis Center 43046Millersport 43054New Albany 43055Newark 43056Heath 43058Newark 43061Ostrander 43062Pataskala 43064Plain City 43065Powell 43066Radnor 43068Reynoldsburg 43069Reynoldsburg 43071Saint Louisville 43073Summit Station 43074Sunbury 43080Utica 43081Westerville 43082Westerville 43085Columbus 43086Westerville 43093Newark 43101Adelphi 43102Amanda 43103Ashville 43105Baltimore 43107Bremen 43109Brice 43110Canal Winchester 43112Carroll 43113Circleville 43115Clarksburg 43116Commercial Point 43117Derby 43119Galloway 43123Grove City 43125Groveport 43130Lancaster 43136Lithopolis 43137Lockbourne 43140London 43143Mount Sterling 43145New Holland 43146Orient 43147Pickerington 43148Pleasantville 43150Rushville 43151Sedalia 43153South Solon 43154Stoutsville 43155Sugar Grove 43157Thurston 43162West Jefferson 43164Williamsport 43194Lockbourne 43195Groveport 43199Groveport 43201Columbus 43202Columbus 43203Columbus 43204Columbus 43205Columbus 43206Columbus 43207Columbus 43209Columbus 43210Columbus 43211Columbus 43212Columbus 43213Columbus 43214Columbus 43215Columbus 43216Columbus 43217Columbus 43218Columbus 43219Columbus 43220Columbus 43221Columbus 43222Columbus 43223Columbus 43224Columbus 43226Columbus 43227Columbus 43228Columbus 43229Columbus 43230Columbus 43231Columbus 43232Columbus 43234Columbus 43235Columbus 43236Columbus 43240Columbus 43251Columbus 43260Columbus 43266Columbus 43268Columbus 43270Columbus 43271Columbus 43272Columbus 43279Columbus 43287Columbus 43291Columbus 43701Zanesville 43702Zanesville 43720Blue Rock 43721Brownsville 43727Chandlersville 43734Duncan Falls 43735East Fultonham 43738Fultonham 43740Gratiot 43746Hopewell 43762New Concord 43767Norwich 43771Philo 43777Roseville 43802Adamsville 43803Bakersville 43805Blissfield 43811Conesville 43812Coshocton 43821Dresden 43822Frazeysburg 43824Fresno 43828Keene 43830Nashport 43836Plainfield 43843Walhonding 43844Warsaw 43845West Lafayette

and 280 more.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Duke Energy Ohio Inc.’s electricity rate?

About 17.7¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Duke Energy Ohio Inc. electric bill?

$133 a month in 2024, for an average of 888 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Duke Energy Ohio Inc. cheaper than the Ohio average?

Yes: 17.7¢ versus the Ohio average of 19.4¢ (Aug 2026).