What is the average electricity rate in Grand Rapids, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Grand Rapids is approximately 18.74¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $127 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Grand Rapids?

Natural gas customers in Grand Rapids pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $1.28/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Grand Rapids, Ohio?

Electricity in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?

Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Grand Rapids's electricity rate of 18.74¢/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 Grand Rapids?

To start electric service in Grand Rapids, 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.

Grand Rapids, Ohio Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Grand Rapids, Ohio

Grand Rapids residents in Ohio receive electric service through AEP Ohio and natural gas distribution from Dominion Energy Ohio. Ohio's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Grand Rapids households.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, Grand Rapids's electricity rate of 18.74¢/kWh is 0.78¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Grand Rapids residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Grand Rapids

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

Natural Gas Utility in Grand Rapids

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio

Grand Rapids vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Grand Rapids	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	18.74¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.28	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$127	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$87	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Grand Rapids Residents

As a Ohio city, Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Grand Rapids is approximately 18.74¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $127 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Grand Rapids pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $1.28/therm per therm.
Electricity in Grand Rapids 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.
Grand Rapids 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.
Grand Rapids's electricity rate of 18.74¢/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 Grand Rapids, 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.