AEP Ohio electricity rates vs. the Price to Compare

AEP Ohio delivers your power; you may choose a certified provider for supply.

AEP Ohio Price to Compare: 10.19¢/kWh

Residential Price to Compare for Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026, as listed by PUCO. Source: PUCO Apples to Apples · verified Oct 23, 2026.

Provider offers vs. Price to Compare

Fixed-rate supply offers available through WattKarma on Oct 26, 2026. Delivery charges from AEP Ohio apply either way.

Supply offers vs. Price to Compare (10.19¢/kWh)
PlanProviderTermSupply ratevs. PTC
ClearGuarantee18Plusclearview18 mo8.6¢-16%
ClearGuarantee12Plusclearview12 mo8.7¢-15%
ClearGuarantee18clearview18 mo10.1¢-1%
ClearGuarantee12clearview12 mo10.2¢≈ PTC
ClearGuarantee9clearview9 mo10.3¢+1% above PTC
Secure12clearview12 mo11.5¢+13% above PTC
Secure6clearview6 mo12.2¢+20% above PTC

Community aggregation in AEP Ohio territory

  • Columbus: Clean Energy Columbus enrolls eligible 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.

Aggregation programs are usually opt-out. You can leave and choose your own certified provider.

Apples to Apples, explained

PUCO's Apples to Apples chart lists certified supply offers for your territory. It does not include your utility's delivery charges.

Compare a fixed ¢/kWh offer to the Price to Compare on your bill. A lower supply rate saves on generation only; delivery charges stay with your utility when you switch providers.

The Price to Compare updates on different schedules (quarterly for many utilities, monthly for Duke Energy Ohio, annual for AES Ohio with a separate electric-heat rate). See the period note on this page.

Before you enroll, confirm contract term, early-termination fees, any monthly fees, and renewal rules. More: Apples to Apples guide · PUCO Apples to Apples.

Common questions

What is AEP Ohio's Price to Compare?

It is PUCO's posted default residential supply rate for AEP Ohio, currently 10.19¢/kWh when a period is active.

Can I beat the Price to Compare?

The lowest published offer today is 8.6¢/kWh (-16% vs. PTC).

If I switch providers, does AEP Ohio still deliver power?

Yes. AEP Ohio remains your delivery utility for wires, meters, and outages.

Is there community aggregation in my city?

Cities in this territory (Columbus) may run opt-out aggregation programs. Check the supply line on your bill before you switch.

How do I compare on Apples to Apples?

Use PUCO's chart for your territory and compare supply ¢/kWh only against the Price to Compare.

Find your good energy

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