What is the average electricity rate in Portage, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Portage 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 Portage?

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

Which electric company serves Portage, Ohio?

Electricity in Portage 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 Portage?

Portage 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 Portage electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Portage'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 Portage?

To start electric service in Portage, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Portage, Ohio

In Portage, Ohio, AEP Ohio handles electricity distribution and Dominion Energy Ohio manages natural gas service. Ohio residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs.

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

Electric Utility in Portage

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

Natural Gas Utility in Portage

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio

Portage vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Portage	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 Portage Residents

As a Ohio city, Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage, Ohio

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