What is the average electricity rate in Creston, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Creston is approximately 19.32¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $131 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Creston?

Natural gas customers in Creston pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $1.33/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Creston, Ohio?

Electricity in Creston 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 Creston?

Creston 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 Creston electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Creston's electricity rate of 19.32¢/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 Creston?

To start electric service in Creston, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Creston, Ohio

Electricity in Creston, Ohio (OH) is distributed by AEP Ohio at rates close to the Ohio average of 19.52¢/kWh. Natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Ohio. Contact your provider to set up service or inquire about bill assistance.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, Creston's electricity rate of 19.32¢/kWh is 0.20¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Creston residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Creston

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

Natural Gas Utility in Creston

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio

Creston vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Creston	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	19.32¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.33	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$131	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$91	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Creston Residents

As a Ohio city, Creston 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 Creston 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 Creston, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Creston is approximately 19.32¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $131 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Creston pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $1.33/therm per therm.
Electricity in Creston 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.
Creston 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.
Creston's electricity rate of 19.32¢/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 Creston, 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.