What is the average electricity rate in Prospect, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Prospect is approximately 19.52¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $132 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Prospect?

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

Which electric company serves Prospect, Ohio?

Electricity in Prospect 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 Prospect?

Prospect 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 Prospect electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Prospect's electricity rate of 19.52¢/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 Prospect?

To start electric service in Prospect, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Prospect, Ohio

Electricity in Prospect, Ohio (OH) is distributed by AEP Ohio at rates close to the Ohio average of 19.52¢/kWh. Natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Ohio. Contact your provider to set up service or inquire about bill assistance.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, Prospect's electricity rate of 19.52¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Prospect residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Prospect

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

Natural Gas Utility in Prospect

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio

Prospect vs Ohio Energy Rates

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

Energy Assistance Programs for Prospect Residents

As a Ohio city, Prospect 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 Prospect 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 Prospect, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Prospect is approximately 19.52¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $132 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Prospect pay an average of $88 per month. The rate is approximately $1.29/therm per therm.
Electricity in Prospect 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.
Prospect 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.
Prospect's electricity rate of 19.52¢/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 Prospect, 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.