What is the average electricity rate in Port Clinton, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Port Clinton is approximately 19.72¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $133 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Port Clinton?

Natural gas customers in Port Clinton pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $1.35/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Port Clinton, Ohio?

Electricity in Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton?

Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Port Clinton's electricity rate of 19.72¢/kWh is above the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Port Clinton?

To start electric service in Port Clinton, 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.

Port Clinton, Ohio Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Port Clinton, Ohio

Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton households.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, Port Clinton's electricity rate of 19.72¢/kWh is 0.20¢ above the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Port Clinton residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Port Clinton

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

Natural Gas Utility in Port Clinton

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio

Port Clinton vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Port Clinton	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	19.72¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.35	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$133	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$92	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Port Clinton Residents

As a Ohio city, Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Port Clinton is approximately 19.72¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $133 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Port Clinton pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $1.35/therm per therm.
Electricity in Port Clinton 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.
Port Clinton 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.
Port Clinton's electricity rate of 19.72¢/kWh is above the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Port Clinton, 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.