Electricity rates in 45817 — Bluffton, OH
Homes in ZIP 45817 pay about 21.1¢ per kWh (Ohio Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). 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 21.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 45817 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 45817
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in OH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co. Investor Owned | 21.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $174 | 1,339,232 |
| Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative | 17.1¢ 2024 | $185 | 11,307 |
| Midwest Electric, Inc. (OH) Cooperative | 15.3¢ 2024 | $201 | 10,836 |
| Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Allen County | 17.7¢ 2024 | $191 | 9,176 |
| Mid-Ohio Energy Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Allen County | 15.7¢ 2024 | $263 | 8,197 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Allen 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 45817
How much does electricity cost in 45817?
About 21.1¢ per kWh for homes (Ohio Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $190.
Who is the electric utility for 45817?
Ohio Power Co., with about 1,339,232 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.