What is the average electricity rate in Belle Center, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Belle Center is approximately 19.52¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $132 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Belle Center?

Natural gas customers in Belle Center pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.30/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Belle Center, Ohio?

Electricity in Belle Center is distributed by AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Belle Center?

Belle Center natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Belle Center electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Belle Center's electricity rate of 19.52¢/kWh is below the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Belle Center?

To start electric service in Belle Center, contact AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Belle Center, Ohio Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Belle Center, Ohio

Belle Center, Ohio is served by AEP Ohio for electricity and Dominion Energy Ohio for natural gas. Rates in Belle Center are comparable to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, Belle Center's electricity rate of 19.52¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Belle Center residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Belle Center

AEP Ohio
FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company)
Duke Energy Ohio
AES Ohio

Natural Gas Utility in Belle Center

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio

Belle Center vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Belle Center	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	19.52¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.30	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$132	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$89	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Belle Center Residents

As a Ohio city, Belle Center residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Ohio HEAP
✅ Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
✅ Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
✅ Ohio Energy Efficiency Resource Standard

Energy-Saving Tips for Belle Center Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Belle Center, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Belle Center is approximately 19.52¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $132 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Belle Center pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.30/therm per therm.
Electricity in Belle Center is distributed by AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Belle Center natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Belle Center's electricity rate of 19.52¢/kWh is below the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Belle Center, contact AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.