What is the average electricity rate in South Amherst, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in South Amherst is approximately 20.11¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $136 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in South Amherst?

Natural gas customers in South Amherst pay an average of $86 per month. The rate is approximately $1.26/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves South Amherst, Ohio?

Electricity in South Amherst 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 South Amherst?

South Amherst 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 South Amherst electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

South Amherst's electricity rate of 20.11¢/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 South Amherst?

To start electric service in South Amherst, 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.

South Amherst, Ohio Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in South Amherst, Ohio

In South Amherst, 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, South Amherst's electricity rate of 20.11¢/kWh is 0.59¢ above the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, South Amherst residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in South Amherst

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

Natural Gas Utility in South Amherst

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio

South Amherst vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	South Amherst	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	20.11¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.26	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$136	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$86	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for South Amherst Residents

As a Ohio city, South Amherst 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 South Amherst 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 South Amherst, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in South Amherst is approximately 20.11¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $136 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in South Amherst pay an average of $86 per month. The rate is approximately $1.26/therm per therm.
Electricity in South Amherst 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.
South Amherst 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.
South Amherst's electricity rate of 20.11¢/kWh is above the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in South Amherst, 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.