Find your good energy in 43217: compare electricity plans

AEP Ohio delivers power to most of 43217 (Columbus) and handles outages and repairs. Some addresses inside Columbus city limits get power from the City of Columbus Division of Power instead of AEP Ohio. Those accounts can't pick a retail provider, so check who sends your electric bill.

Some addresses in and around 43217 are served by an electric cooperative such as South Central Power Company. Co-op members aren't part of Ohio's choice program, so check who sends your electric bill.

Most mapped businesses in 43217 are inside Columbus city limits. The mailing city is Columbus, and your utilities follow the address, not the mailing city.

The Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns counted 68 business establishments in 43217 with about 3,429 employees. That ranks 43217 555th among 1,222 Ohio ZIP codes by number of businesses. Businesses here on AEP Ohio can shop for supply the same way homes can.

Yes, if your bill comes from AEP Ohio. Ohio lets homes and businesses buy power from a certified retail provider while AEP Ohio keeps delivering it. You can also stay on the standard offer.

It's the per-kWh supply price you pay AEP Ohio if you don't pick a provider. It's printed on your bill and changes during the year. An offer only saves money if it beats that number over the whole contract.

Call AEP Ohio at 800-672-2231 or report it online. Your retail provider doesn't fix lines. If a line is down, stay away from it and call 911.

Clean Energy Columbus enrolls most AEP Ohio customers with a Columbus billing address unless they opt out. You can opt out any time with no fee and choose your own provider.

Columbia Gas of Ohio is the main gas utility mapped for 43217. If you smell gas, leave right away, then call 911 and 800-344-4077 from outside.