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Location: Ohio

In 2001, a Senate bill was passed that gave Ohio residents and businesses a choice in their electricity provider. The bill also called for a 5% rate reduction and freeze until 2005 to allow the market of independent electricity providers to grow. Ohio residents have slightly above average rates coming in at 18th highest in the country. Currently, 59% of Ohio residents have switched off of their utility to an independent electricity provider.

Usage for Ohio

Monthly average household energy usage in OH compared to the national average.

Rates for Alexandria, Ohio

Home and business owners in Alexandria, OH have the option of switching electricity providers which can significantly lower your electricity bill. Here are some of the top plans in your area:

Your Fixed Rate for Basic Service: 7.61¢
Best RateMost Popular
Rate per kWh
5.99¢
Plan Length
6 mo.
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Constellation

6 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Best Green
Rate per kWh
7.40¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

SmartEnergy

Green 12 Month Fixed Rate

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Best Long Term
Rate per kWh
8.88¢
Plan Length
24 mo.

APG&E

True Classic 24

Plan Details
Smart Home BundleSmart Home Bundle
Rate per kWh
8.99¢
Plan Length
24 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

24 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
4.79¢
Plan Length
9 mo.

Clearview Energy

Clear Guarantee 9 Plus

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
5.78¢
Plan Length
7 mo.

APG&E

True Classic 7

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
6.08¢
Plan Length
4 mo.

APG&E

True Classic 4

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
6.39¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

Public Power

Electric 12 Month Fixed Rate

Plan Details

Solar Score for Ohio

Ohio Solar Score: 47

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The Solar Score represents how good of a candidate you are for a home solar installation. We take into account a combination of factors specific to your area. Using these factors, we can determine how long it would take for a home solar installation to pay for itself. has received a solar score of . Below is a description for each area of the graph:

    • Red = “Not Viable” meaning a solar installation would not be cost-effective.
    • Yellow = “Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself over time.
    • Green = “Very Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself quickly and has large savings potential.
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Sources for Ohio

Ohio produces energy from a variety of sources. Here are the state’s current energy sources and energy production trends.

  • Ohio is 12th in the nation in coal production with nearly 2/3 of electricity produced coming from coal.
  • Ohio is top 10 in the nation in overall electricity generation
  • Renewable energy accounts for 2% of Ohio’s energy generation with most of that coming from wind energy
  • There are 2 nuclear power plants in the state that supply 16% of the total energy generation in Ohio

Locations

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Research

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