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MELROSE · PAULDING COUNTY COUNTY · OH
45861 resource guide – Melrose, OH
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Electricity Rates in 45861 (Melrose, OH)
Lowest plan today: 8.8¢ supply rate · 6 plans from 1 provider
AEP Ohio delivers power and fixes outages. Competitive provider offers on this page are supply-only generation rates. Compare them to the Price to Compare on your utility bill and on PUCO's Energy Choice Ohio Apples to Apples chart. Delivery charges stay with the utility either way.
OHIO PRICE TO COMPARE (PUCO)
10.19¢/kWh supply · Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2026 · Apples to Apples ↗
Verified 2026-10-23. Energy Choice Ohio · OCC guide ↗
Some addresses in and around 45861 are served by an electric cooperative such as Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative. Co-op members aren't part of Ohio's choice program, so check who sends your electric bill.
Many Ohio cities, villages and townships buy power for residents through an aggregation program. Check the supply section of your AEP Ohio bill or ask the Village of Melrose whether you're enrolled. You can still choose your own provider.
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Provider rates updated Oct 23, 2026, 10:58 PM CDT. Source: WattKarma live plan feed. Ohio provider prices are supply-only; they do not include utility delivery charges. Compare supply rates to your utility's Price to Compare (PUCO data as of 2026-10-23). See also the Ohio Consumers' Counsel Energy Choice Ohio guide.
BUSINESS · 45861
Business electricity rates in 45861 (Melrose, OH)
Featured business offers from 9.87¢/kWh · 1 provider · Updated Oct 23, 2026, 10:58 PM CDT
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APG&E Fixed
A 6-month fixed-rate commercial electricity plan from APG&E.
Term6 mo
Supply rate (¢/kWh)9.87¢/kWh
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APG&E Fixed
A 12-month fixed-rate commercial electricity plan from APG&E.
Term12 mo
Supply rate (¢/kWh)10.06¢/kWh
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APG&E Fixed
A 18-month fixed-rate commercial electricity plan from APG&E.
Term18 mo
Supply rate (¢/kWh)10.31¢/kWh
View offer ↗Business provider rates are supply-only. Demand and delivery charges stay on your utility bill. Published matrix rates are starting points, not guaranteed quotes for every meter.
UTILITIES · 45861
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ELECTRICITY · 45861
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HOW TO CHOOSE · 45861
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800-672-2231Outage Tracker ↗EMERGENCY
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911For immediate emergencies only.
FAQ · 45861
Common questions
Who is the electric utility in 45861?
AEP Ohio delivers power to most of 45861 (Melrose) and handles outages and repairs. Some addresses in and around 45861 are served by an electric cooperative such as Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative. Co-op members aren't part of Ohio's choice program, so check who sends your electric bill.
How many businesses are in 45861?
The Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns counted 3 business establishments in 45861 with about 12 employees. That ranks 45861 1,221st among 1,222 Ohio ZIP codes by number of businesses. Businesses here on AEP Ohio can shop for supply the same way homes can.
Can I choose my electricity provider in 45861?
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.
What is AEP Ohio's Price to Compare?
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.
Who do I call when the power goes out in 45861?
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.
Is 45861 in an electric aggregation program?
Many Ohio cities, villages and townships buy power for residents through an aggregation program. Check the supply section of your AEP Ohio bill or ask the Village of Melrose whether you're enrolled. You can still choose your own provider.
Who provides natural gas in 45861?
Gas service maps in 45861 show more than one system, including Ohio Gas Co, and some rural addresses use propane. Check a recent gas bill for the property. If you smell gas, leave right away and call 911 from outside.
