What is the average electricity rate in Richmond Heights, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Richmond Heights is approximately 19.32¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $131 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Richmond Heights?

Natural gas customers in Richmond Heights pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.30/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Richmond Heights, Ohio?

Electricity in Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights?

Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Richmond Heights's electricity rate of 19.32¢/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 Richmond Heights?

To start electric service in Richmond Heights, 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.

Richmond Heights, Ohio Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Richmond Heights, Ohio

Electricity in Richmond Heights, 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, Richmond Heights's electricity rate of 19.32¢/kWh is 0.20¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Richmond Heights residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Richmond Heights

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

Natural Gas Utility in Richmond Heights

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio

Richmond Heights vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Richmond Heights	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	19.32¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.30	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$131	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$89	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Richmond Heights Residents

As a Ohio city, Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Richmond Heights is approximately 19.32¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $131 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Richmond Heights pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.30/therm per therm.
Electricity in Richmond Heights 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.
Richmond Heights 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.
Richmond Heights's electricity rate of 19.32¢/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 Richmond Heights, 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.