What is the average electricity rate in Columbus, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Columbus is approximately 10.02¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $141 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Columbus?

Natural gas customers in Columbus pay an average of $86 per month. The rate is approximately $1.15/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Columbus, Ohio?

Electricity in Columbus is distributed by AES Ohio (formerly DP&L) and AEP Ohio. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Columbus?

Columbus natural gas service is provided by Columbia Gas of Ohio. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Columbus electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Columbus's electricity rate of 10.02¢/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 Columbus?

To start electric service in Columbus, contact AES Ohio (formerly DP&L) and AEP Ohio. For gas service, contact 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.

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

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Electricity Rate

10.02¢/kWh

9.50¢ below the Ohio average

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Natural Gas Rate

$1.15/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$141

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$86

per month

Gas & Electricity in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus is primarily served by AEP Ohio for electricity. Columbia Gas of Ohio handles natural gas distribution. Ohio's PIPP program is especially well-utilized in Columbus, providing significant bill assistance.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, Columbus's electricity rate of 10.02¢/kWh is 9.50¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Columbus residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Columbus

AES Ohio (formerly DP&L)
AEP Ohio

Natural Gas Utility in Columbus

Columbia Gas of Ohio

Columbus vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Columbus	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	10.02¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.15	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$141	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$86	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Columbus Residents

As a Ohio city, Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Columbus is approximately 10.02¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $141 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Columbus pay an average of $86 per month. The rate is approximately $1.15/therm per therm.
Electricity in Columbus is distributed by AES Ohio (formerly DP&L) and AEP Ohio. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Columbus natural gas service is provided by Columbia Gas of Ohio. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Columbus's electricity rate of 10.02¢/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 Columbus, contact AES Ohio (formerly DP&L) and AEP Ohio. For gas service, contact 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.