What is the average electricity rate in Cleveland, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Cleveland is approximately 10.31¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $73 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Cleveland?

Natural gas customers in Cleveland pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $1.21/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Cleveland, Ohio?

Electricity in Cleveland is distributed by FirstEnergy (The Illuminating Company). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Cleveland?

Cleveland natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Ohio. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Cleveland electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Cleveland's electricity rate of 10.31¢/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 Cleveland?

To start electric service in Cleveland, contact FirstEnergy (The Illuminating Company). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy 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.

Cleveland, Ohio Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland is served by FirstEnergy's "The Illuminating Company" for electricity and Dominion Energy Ohio for natural gas. Lake Erie winds make Cleveland winters harsh, driving significant heating demand from November through April.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, Cleveland's electricity rate of 10.31¢/kWh is 9.21¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Cleveland residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Cleveland

FirstEnergy (The Illuminating Company)

Natural Gas Utility in Cleveland

Dominion Energy Ohio

Cleveland vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Cleveland	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	10.31¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.21	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$73	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$91	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Cleveland Residents

As a Ohio city, Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Cleveland is approximately 10.31¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $73 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Cleveland pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $1.21/therm per therm.
Electricity in Cleveland is distributed by FirstEnergy (The Illuminating Company). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Cleveland natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Ohio. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Cleveland's electricity rate of 10.31¢/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 Cleveland, contact FirstEnergy (The Illuminating Company). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy 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.