Electricity rates in 45776 — Shade, OH
Homes in ZIP 45776 pay about 19.9¢ per kWh (Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc., 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 19.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 45776 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 45776
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in OH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 19.9¢ 2024 | $208 | 16,349 |
| Ohio Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Meigs County | 21.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $174 | 1,339,232 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Meigs 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 45776
How much does electricity cost in 45776?
About 19.9¢ per kWh for homes (Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $179.
Who is the electric utility for 45776?
Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc., with about 16,349 residential customers in Ohio; 1 other utility also serves 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.