ELECTRICITY · 45226
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Duke Energy delivers power and handles outages (Duke Energy Ohio load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
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Find your good energy in 45226: compare electricity plans
Compare live plans from local providers, plus water, trash and gas contacts for Mt. Lookout, Columbia Tusculum, and Hyde Park.
Electricity Rates in 45226
Compare 7 plans from 1 providers, starting at 8.3¢ per kWh. Duke Energy delivers the power.
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UTILITIES · 45226
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Water & sewer
Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW). Start or transfer at 513-591-7700.
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City of Cincinnati / 311Cincy, solid wa…. Carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 311.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
Gas: Duke Energy — start 800-544-6900. Leak line 800-634-4300.
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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
Duke Energy
800-543-5599Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
Cincinnati 311
311City resources ↗GAS LEAK
Duke Energy
800-634-4300More information ↗Leave first, then call 911 and this line from a safe place.
EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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CHECKLISTS · 45226
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Common questions
Who is the electric utility in 45226?
Duke Energy delivers power to most of 45226 (Cincinnati) and handles outages and repairs. Check the utility name on your bill before you compare offers.
What areas does 45226 cover?
Most mapped businesses in 45226 are inside Cincinnati city limits. The mailing city is Cincinnati, and your utilities follow the address, not the mailing city.
How many businesses are in 45226?
The Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns counted 302 business establishments in 45226 with about 6,407 employees. That ranks 45226 288th among 1,222 Ohio ZIP codes by number of businesses. Businesses here on Duke Energy can shop for supply the same way homes can.
Can I choose my electricity provider in 45226?
Yes, if your bill comes from Duke Energy. Ohio lets homes and businesses buy power from a certified retail provider while Duke Energy keeps delivering it. You can also stay on the standard offer.
What is Duke Energy's Price to Compare?
It's the per-kWh supply price you pay Duke Energy 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.
Who do I call when the power goes out in 45226?
Call Duke Energy at 800-543-5599 or report it online. Your retail provider doesn't fix lines. If a line is down, stay away from it and call 911.
Is 45226 in an electric aggregation program?
Cincinnati runs an electric aggregation program. Eligible Duke Energy customers are enrolled automatically after an opt-out letter. Check the supply section of your bill. You can still choose your own provider.
Who provides natural gas in 45226?
Duke Energy is the main gas utility mapped for 45226. If you smell gas, leave right away, then call 911 and 800-634-4300 from outside.
