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Location: Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati is the 3rd largest city in Ohio with a population of just under 300,000 residents. The greater Cincinnati metro area has a population of 2.1million people. A major city in the Ohio Valley, Cincinnati sits on the Ohio River and borders Kentucky. When the state of Ohio passed Senate Bill 3, which restructured the public energy utilities in the state and allowed for competitors to energy the energy market, Cincinnati residents were able to choose their energy supplier. After the bill pass in 1999, retail energy providers started to enter the Ohio market and offer competing rates. For more information on the Cincinnati energy market and electricity rates, see the graphs below.

Usage for Cincinnati, Ohio

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

Rates for Cincinnati, Ohio

Home and business owners in Cincinnati, 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: 8.18¢
Best RateMost Popular
Rate per kWh
6.49¢
Plan Length
6 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

6 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Best Green
Rate per kWh
7.30¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

SmartEnergy

Green 12 Month Fixed Rate

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Best Long Term
Rate per kWh
8.69¢
Plan Length
24 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

24 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
4.29¢
Plan Length
9 mo.

Clearview Energy

Clear Guarantee 9 Plus

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
6.69¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

Public Power

Electric 12 Month Fixed Rate

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
6.79¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

Clearview Energy

Clear Guarantee 12

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
6.79¢
Plan Length
9 mo.

Clearview Energy

Clear Guarantee 9

Plan Details

Solar Score for Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OH Solar Score: 52

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.

Sources for Cincinnati, OH

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

    • Nearly 2/3 of the energy produced in Ohio comes from coal
    • Natural gas generation has increased significantly in OH over the past decade
    • Wind energy is the most abundant renewable energy source with hydroelectric and solar installations increasing in the past 5 years
    • There are 2 nuclear power plants in the state that supply 16% of the total energy generation in Ohio

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