What is the average electricity rate in Van Buren, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Van Buren 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 Van Buren?

Natural gas customers in Van Buren pay an average of $84 per month. The rate is approximately $1.23/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Van Buren, Ohio?

Electricity in Van Buren 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 Van Buren?

Van Buren 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 Van Buren electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

Van Buren'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 Van Buren?

To start electric service in Van Buren, 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.

Van Buren, Ohio Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Van Buren, Ohio

Van Buren is a community in Ohio served by AEP Ohio for electric and Dominion Energy Ohio for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Ohio's statewide energy market and the region's cold winters, hot humid summers climate.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, Van Buren's electricity rate of 19.32¢/kWh is 0.20¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, Van Buren residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Van Buren

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

Natural Gas Utility in Van Buren

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio

Van Buren vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	Van Buren	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	19.32¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.23	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$131	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$84	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Van Buren Residents

As a Ohio city, Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in Van Buren is approximately 19.32¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $131 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Van Buren pay an average of $84 per month. The rate is approximately $1.23/therm per therm.
Electricity in Van Buren 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.
Van Buren 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.
Van Buren'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 Van Buren, 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.