Electricity rates in 45070 — West Elkton, OH
Homes in ZIP 45070 pay about 18.2¢ per kWh (Butler Rural Electric Coop Inc. (OH), 2024 average). The Ohio average is 19.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 18.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 45070 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 45070
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in OH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Rural Electric Coop Inc. (OH) Cooperative | 18.2¢ 2024 | $241 | 11,374 |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc. Investor Owned · serves Preble County | 17.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $133 | 693,435 |
| Dayton Power & Light Co. Investor Owned · serves Preble County | 19.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $140 | 478,741 |
| Darke Rural Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Preble County | 14.3¢ 2024 | $302 | 5,240 |
| Village of Eldorado (OH) Municipal · serves Preble County | 11.7¢ 2024 | $139 | 276 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Preble County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Ohio price trend
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.
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 about 45070
How much does electricity cost in 45070?
About 18.2¢ per kWh for homes (Butler Rural Electric Coop Inc. (OH), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $163.
Who is the electric utility for 45070?
Butler Rural Electric Coop Inc. (OH), with about 11,374 residential customers in Ohio; 4 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in OH getting more expensive?
The Ohio residential average was 19.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 10.4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in OH?
Ohio allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.