What is the average electricity rate in Lorain, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Lorain is approximately 10.29¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $74 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Lorain?

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

Which electric company serves Lorain, Ohio?

Electricity in Lorain is distributed by Ohio Edison Co and Cleveland Electric Illum Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Lorain?

Lorain 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 Lorain electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Lorain's electricity rate of 10.29¢/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 Lorain?

To start electric service in Lorain, contact Ohio Edison Co and Cleveland Electric Illum 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Lorain, Ohio

Lorain is served by Ohio Edison Co and Cleveland Electric Illum Co. Utilities covering Lorain County report an average residential electricity rate of 10.29¢/kWh — below the Ohio state average of 12.40¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $74. Natural gas in Lorain is distributed by Dominion Energy Ohio.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, Lorain's electricity rate of 10.29¢/kWh is 9.23¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Lorain residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Lorain

Ohio Edison Co
Cleveland Electric Illum Co
Lorain-Medina R E C, Inc

Natural Gas Utility in Lorain

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio

Lorain vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Lorain	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	10.29¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.29	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$74	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$88	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Lorain Residents

As a Ohio city, Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Lorain is approximately 10.29¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $74 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Lorain pay an average of $88 per month. The rate is approximately $1.29/therm per therm.
Electricity in Lorain is distributed by Ohio Edison Co and Cleveland Electric Illum Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Lorain 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.
Lorain's electricity rate of 10.29¢/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 Lorain, contact Ohio Edison Co and Cleveland Electric Illum 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.