What is the average electricity rate in Hamilton, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Hamilton is approximately 10.53¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $92 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Hamilton?

Natural gas customers in Hamilton pay an average of $88 per month. The rate is approximately $1.29/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Hamilton, Ohio?

Electricity in Hamilton is distributed by Duke Energy Ohio Inc and Dayton Power & Light Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Hamilton?

Hamilton 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 Hamilton electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Hamilton's electricity rate of 10.53¢/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 Hamilton?

To start electric service in Hamilton, contact Duke Energy Ohio Inc and Dayton Power & Light Co. 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Hamilton, Ohio

Hamilton is served by Duke Energy Ohio Inc and Dayton Power & Light Co. Utilities covering Butler County report an average residential electricity rate of 10.53¢/kWh — below the Ohio state average of 12.40¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $92. Natural gas in Hamilton is distributed by Dominion Energy Ohio.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, Hamilton's electricity rate of 10.53¢/kWh is 8.99¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Hamilton residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Hamilton

Duke Energy Ohio Inc
Dayton Power & Light Co
City of Hamilton

Natural Gas Utility in Hamilton

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio

Hamilton vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Hamilton	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	10.53¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.29	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$92	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$88	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Hamilton Residents

As a Ohio city, Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Hamilton is approximately 10.53¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $92 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Hamilton pay an average of $88 per month. The rate is approximately $1.29/therm per therm.
Electricity in Hamilton is distributed by Duke Energy Ohio Inc and Dayton Power & Light Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton's electricity rate of 10.53¢/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 Hamilton, contact Duke Energy Ohio Inc and Dayton Power & Light Co. 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.